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The Museum of Russian Gusli and Chinese Guqin opened in Moscow. First in the world. The exposition includes only 20 musical instruments, but what an exposition!

On February 12, 2020, in Moscow, on the territory of the Sokolniki Museum and Educational Complex, the grand opening of the world's first Museum of Russian Gusli and Chinese Guqin took place.

The opening of the museum took place during a difficult period for China, and this event was intended to demonstrate solidarity to the Chinese people in the fight against the epidemic of coronavirus.

Gusli and guqin (qin) are two related musical instruments known since ancient times, which fully reflect the history and national flavor of their countries of origin. Both the gusli and the guqin bear a large layer of traditional culture. It is no coincidence that the event attracted the attention of representatives of various circles: politicians, cultural figures, scientists.

The Museum of Russian Gusli and Chinese Guqin opened in Sokolniki - a vivid illustration of moral support for the Chinese people in the fight against the epidemic of coronavirus.

To introduce the history of Russian gusli and Chinese guqin; tell us about the changing of appearance; raise the layer of traditional culture that they are pulling along; and convey understanding of Russian and Chinese cultural heritage value - such an aim is set by the founders of the Museum

Karusel TV channel filmed a story about the World Calligraphy Museum. During the filming, there was a fascinating tour with a master class for children. The participants of the tour were happy to share their impressions of visiting the unique exhibition.

“The Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting” exhibition, designed to celebrate a landmark date, the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. The event gathered more than 400 masterpieces by renowned artists from various Chinese provinces under one roof.

Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre is happy to present an interview with Bronislav Vinogrodsky, where the renowned sinologist, the author of first books about Chinese tea and tea tradition in Russian, founder and visionary behind a new post-Soviet Union tea movement in the 1990s-2000s, shared why he was interested to take part in “One Belt – One Road” exhibition, and his opinion of Sokolniki Exhibition Centre.

TV BRICS unveils the details of the “Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting” exhibition held on September 20-22 in Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre, as part of the events celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between Russia and China.

On Sunday, September 22, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Russian Federation Mr Zhang Hanhui visited the Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition

The exhibition is designed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between Russia and China, and promises to introduce Chinese culture, unlock the tricks of Chinese writing, and strike with sophisticated Chinese calligraphy. The list of exhibitors features leading calligraphers and artists of contemporary China, representing the entire spectrum of styles, from classic to avant-garde, as well as all Chinese provinces, from the north to the south. For the first time one exhibition in Russia will showcase masterpieces never previously exhibited in Russia or anywhere else in the world.

For the first time one exhibition in Russia will showcase masterpieces never previously exhibited in Russia or anywhere else in the world.

The exhibition is designed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between Russia and China, and promises to introduce Chinese culture, unlock the tricks of Chinese writing, and strike with sophisticated Chinese calligraphy. The list of exhibitors features leading calligraphers and artists of contemporary China, representing the entire spectrum of styles, from classic to avant-garde, as well as all Chinese provinces, from the north to the south. For the first time one exhibition in Russia will showcase masterpieces never previously exhibited in Russia or anywhere else in the world.

The event aims to demonstrate profound Chinese calligraphy, and unlock the uniqueness of the most ancient writing tool of the humanity. According to the event team, leading calligraphers and artists of contemporary China will demonstrate a wide range of styles from classic to avant-garde.

The project is designed to promote the art of calligraphy from the two old cultures, unlocking unique national writing.

The display feature cards from the early 20th century, the pre-revolutionary period, the 1930s, the World War II era, and others. A special section will be devoted to a unique collection of New Year greeting cards sent by famous Chinese people to their Russian comrades from 1949 to 1953, when our two countries enjoyed a strong friendship. The postcards are the courtesy of director of St. Petersburg museum "The Old New Year", Vladislav Dmitriyev.

An exhibition of vintage greeting cards has opened at Moscow’s calligraphy museum. It features hundreds of 20th-century New Year messages, dating from the pre-revolutionary period and the decades that followed. The postcards are the courtesy of director of St. Petersburg museum "The Old New Year", Vladislav Dmitriyev.

Presentation of Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Chinese National Exhibition