INTERNATIONAL LEGAL REGULATION OF CITIZENS' ACCESS TO CULTURAL HERITAGE

Abstract

This article examines the issues of international regulation of citizens' access to cultural heritage. It is noted that cultural heritage is considered as the basis of civilizational identity, uniqueness of a particular national or ethnic group. The State influences the cultural development of citizens, creates mechanisms for the protection and reproduction of cultural values. The author of the article outlined a system of international legal acts on the protection and protection of cultural heritage, special international bodies performing control functions in the field of legal relations under consideration. The important role of culture in ensuring international peace and security is defined in the UN Security Council Resolution 2347 (2017). An overview of scientific publications by foreign and domestic authors on problematic issues of citizens' access to cultural heritage is given. Theoretical positions on the relationship between the concepts of "cultural values", "cultural heritage", and "common heritage of mankind" are outlined. The international legal regulation of citizens' access to cultural heritage is additional to the measures of protection and protection carried out by each State. It covers many aspects, including the protection of cultural sites, the prevention of their illegal export, the promotion of cultural exchange and the protection of human rights to access cultural goods. Ensuring access to cultural heritage requires a balance between protecting it and enabling society to enjoy this wealth. The international legal regulation of citizens' access to cultural heritage is aimed at protecting, preserving and ensuring accessibility of cultural values for all people. It covers many aspects, including the protection of cultural sites, the prevention of their illegal export, the promotion of cultural exchange and the protection of human rights to access cultural goods.