The export of cultural values can be carried out by

The export of cultural values can be carried out by ^[13]

• The rightful owner of the items. The assignation of the rights of ownership, employment and disposal of the named values by their owner as well as the selling of cultural goods is not allowed if these actions can contribute to the illegal export and import of cultural values.

• Persons that are entitled to do so by the owner according to the established legal procedure

• Juridical persons:

  The documentary confirmation of their rights of ownership of the exported items is required.

¹³According to the Article 15 of the Law of Russian Federation “On export and import of cultural goods”, 15 April 1993, N 4804-1