Slovak National Museum denies speculation about closing Rusyn museum, plans relocation

The Slovak National Museum has rejected claims that it plans to shut down a museum dedicated to Rusyn culture, announcing instead that it is preparing to relocate the facility. The museum cited the poor condition of the current building as the reason for the planned move. The Rusyns are an ethnic minority primarily concentrated in eastern Slovakia, with their own distinct culture and language closely related to Ukrainian. The museum serves as an important cultural institution preserving Rusyn heritage and history in the region.