08/09/2026
Pikene på Broen designated as an “undesirable organisation” in Russia.
On 28 August 2026, Pikene på Broen was added by the Russian Ministry of Justice to the register of organisations whose activities have been declared “undesirable” in the Russian Federation. The Russian authorities state that our organisation’s activities allegedly pose a threat to “the foundations of the constitutional order and security of the Russian Federation”.
We do not agree with this decision.
Pikene på Broen is a cultural organisation based in Kirkenes, Northern Norway, working with contemporary art and international cultural exchange. We believe in art as a space for dialogue, critical reflection and freedom of expression, and we will continue to support independent art and artistic freedom.
We want to alert our friends who live or work in Russia, or travel to Russia, that the designation as an “undesirable organisation” creates potential legal risks for partners.
Read the full statement on the Pikene på Broen website: https://www.pikene.no/undesirable/
Photo: Michael Miller / Pikene på Broen
Statement NorskEnglishРусскийNorsk Uttalelse fra Pikene på Broen Pikene på Broen erklært uønsket organisasjon i Russland Bakgrunn Den 28. august 2026 førte det russiske justisdepartementet Pikene på Broen opp på listen over «uønskede organisasjoner». Ifølge russiske myndigheter utg...