Раздолье, простор, угодье. Рожь. Божья благодать. Русское богатство. — Иван Шишкин

“В области искусства, в творчестве сердца, русский народ обнаружил изумительную силу, создав при наличии ужаснейших условий прекрасную литературу, удивительную живопись и оригинальную музыку, которой восхищается весь мир......” — Максим Горький

Russia is China close neighbor to the north, spanning the Eurasian continent with vast territories. For a long time, Eastern and Western civilizations have intersected, collided, and integrated here, forming a unique Russian historical and cultural tradition, and creating a brilliant civilization.

Russian painting, with its unique artistic language, showcases various aspects of Russia. It is an important art form for understanding the thoughts, emotions, spiritual outlook, living environment, life status, and historical culture of Russians, holding an important position in the history of world art. It is not only a treasure of the Russian nation but also a precious wealth in the history of world art and the history of human spiritual civilization.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, and the "China-Russia Year of Culture 2024-2025" has also begun. To celebrate this grand event, this exhibition has carefully selected 56 paintings from the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery in Russia, showcasing Russian painting art and Russia within the art of painting.