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Problems can arise when assigning subject headings for exhibitions of items produced in the Russian Empire, while the exhibition was held in the Soviet Union or Russia (Federation).

• According to SCM H1250, a heading is always assigned for the place where the items were produced. This may be formulated with a geographic subdivision or as an integral part of the heading.
  See: Example of geographic subdivision
  Example of integral part of the heading

• Add a heading for the place where the items are permanently held if all the items are from a single collection at the time of the exhibition.
  See: Example of items in a single collection

• This may still involve the doubling of subject headings according to the Russia/Soviet Union/Former Soviet republics guidelines.
  See: Example of doubling
  Guidelines for Assigning Russia/Soviet Union/Former Soviet republics

• To avoid this difficulty, Russia (Federation) may be used instead of Russia/Soviet Union if all the works were produced within the borders of the present Russian Federation.
  See: Example of Russia (Federation)
  • In case of doubt, use the heading for the larger place.

• When applicable, the heading Kievan Rus should be used.
  See: Example of Kievan Rus

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