Copyright and access to objects of culture during pandemic
The publication by K. Fedotova (Ph. D. in Political Science), third secretary of the Russian Federation Permanent Delegation with the UN and other international agencies in Geneva,examines the issues related to the specifics of use of works during pandemic.The article notes that the new opportunities offered to peopleby museums, theaters and other cultural institutions are not fully compliantwith the legal limitations of exclusive rights for works (which form a closed static system). Studying the incumbent regulations,the author states that it is possible to take additional measures in order to expand access to works and to recognize additional limitations to exclusive rights giventhe extraordinary current conditions.The author argues that recommendations of UNESCO as a recognized international organization on culture, educationand science could help avoid abuse and potential conflicts in this area.