Paintbrush for Roerich estate?

The paintings, along with the rest of their estate, have remained in ruins for long. Now, a Russian telecom company, MTS, is in talks with the Karnataka government to restore the paintings and give a facelift to the Tataguni estate on Kanakpura Road.
President and CEO of MTS Vsevolod Rozanov told TOI that it was only recently that they got to know that the paintings were in a state of neglect.Emphasising that the company had nothing to do with the litigation surrounding Roerich and Devika Rani's will, he said they want to support restoration work as a "a social gesture" and in a bid to "strengthen the cultural ties between India and Russia".
The Russian government has for long been interested in taking over the custody of Roerich's works, recognised as one of the world's greatest painters. But due to the litigation regarding the will, Karnataka has staved off any attempts at restoring and exhibiting his works.
Rozanov said that they were in talks with the state government to take it forward. "Russian delegates from the Russian embassy have visited the estate and the final modalities are being worked out. We have set aside Rs 50 lakh as of now for restoration. In a week or two we will decide whether to transfer the fund to the government or to make the payment for restoration," he added.
The court will of course have to be informed, given that the whole issue is still under dispute, Rozanov added. The actual process will again take longer. But there is at least a step in the direction of bringing the precious paintings to light again.
Roerich-Devika Rani story
Devika Rani, one of the most beautiful actresses in the country, married Svetoslav Roerich, the painter son of equally illustrious parents, Helena and Nicholas Roerich. The couple settled down at their Tataguni estate on Kanakapura Road in the latter years of their lives. The litigation over their valuables from the estate is before the courts.