Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting: One Belt – One Road exhibition

Floor hours

Official opening ceremony

Musical performance “The Charm of Guqin Cither,” renowned Chinese musician Ms. Qiu Tong (guqin)

Musical performance “The Friendship of China and Russia,” Chinese singer Yang Ge

Official reception to celebrate the opening of the “GREAT CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY AND PAINTING” exhibition

Floor hours

“The Ink and the Pen. Calligraphy and Diplomacy,” talk by D. Paletsky

Zhao Xueli’s calligraphy workshop

Musical performance “The Charm of Guqin Cither,” renowned Chinese musician Ms. Qiu Tong (guqin)

“Conversations about Confucius” talk by Taras Shevchenko, Director of the Confucius Institute at the Russian State University of Humanities

Zhang Jiancai’s calligraphy workshop

Floor hours

Li Zuo’s calligraphy workshop

Yuan Pu’s calligraphy workshop

“The Aesthetic Unity of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting” talk by Anastasia Belozerova, the Doctor of Art History, Professor of the Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies at the National Research University, the Higher School of Economics

Mao Guangsong’s calligraphy workshop

Tea Ceremony

Official closing ceremony

Е.Yampolskaya — Chair of State Duma Committee on Culture

«On behalf of the Committee on Culture and in my personal capacity, I welcome the organizers and participants of the outstanding cultural event — the Great Chinese Calligraphy exhibition, held in the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy. This event plays an important role in the development of comprehensive contacts between Russia and China, and contributes to a wide cultural exchange between the countries. I cannot leave unmentioned the importance of mutual cultural integration. Each country strives to preserve its values, and exploration of the cultural characteristics of other nations contributes to the understanding, strengthening and development of friendly relations. Let the exhibition become a significant and memorable event, attract a large audience and inspire you to further creativity and mutual cultural exchange!»

L. Dukhanina — Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Education and Science, the Federal Assembly State Duma of the Russian Federation

"... I inform you of my support of your initiative to hold the Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the USSR and China. For my part, I am preparing an appeal to the Mayor of Moscow, S. Sobyanin, and to O. Golodets at your request. I also hereby confirm that I am happy to support your project within my competence".

A. Denisov — the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the People’s Republic of China

"This year in honor of 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relationship, a series of activities will be held in Russia and China aimed at strengthening cultural relations and promotion of humanitarian cooperation of two countries. Organization of the Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition by the Contemporary museum of calligraphy is a prime example of such cooperation. We support this initiative and ready to provide the necessary assistance for the successful holding of the exhibition."

Li Hui — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Russian Federation

"The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation highly appreciates your initiative to hold the Great Chinese Calligraphy: One Belt – One Road exhibition in October 2019 at the Manezh State Exhibition Hall, and is ready to include it in its list of events dedicated to the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the PRC and the Russian Federation. I am confident that this event will certainly further strengthen the friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of our two great countries".

A. Manilova — Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation

"The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation supports the initiative to hold the Great Chinese Calligraphy: One Belt - One Road exhibition at the Manezh State Exhibition Hall in October 2019, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the PRC and the Russian Federation, and expresses its willingness, within the limits of their competence, to provide information support for the event".

I. Morgulov — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia supports the initiative to hold the Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition in Moscow in October 2019. We expect that the implementation of this project will contribute to the further development of bilateral humanitarian cooperation, making an important contribution to strengthen the entirety of friendly relations between Russia and China".

B. Titov — Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Committee of Friendship, Peace and Development in Russia, and the Russian Federation Presidential Commissioner for the Rights of Entrepreneurs

“The Russian-Chinese Committee of Friendship, Peace and Development supports your initiative to hold The Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition in 2019 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Russia and China. On my part and as per your inquiry, we are happy to provide informational and organizational support for your project within our competency”.

О. Morozov — Member of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs

«The Committee supports the Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition, which will be held in 2019, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the USSR and China. We expect that this project will open new opportunities for bilateral humanitarian cooperation and will contribute to strengthening the entire complex of strategic cooperation between Russia and China».

M. Piotrovsky — General Director of the State Hermitage Director of the St. Petersburgers Worldwide Club

“…This exhibit will let us take a fresh look at many things as the outstanding calligraphy masterpieces from 23 Chinese provinces will be put on display. Such a sight is a rare pleasure…”

S. Mitin — Senator, Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Agriculture and Food Policy and Environmental Management

"I would like to express my strong support to you for the initiative to organize The Great Chinese Calligraphy and Painting exhibition in Moscow. Such events strengthen cultural ties between the two nations, generate interest in cultural exchange, and lead to new knowledge. I am ready to render all possible assistance to implement the project and will make every effort within my power to contribute to the success of the exhibition".