An exhibition dedicated to the imperial residences of Russia and China, opened in the Summer Palace of the Beijing Park "Yiheyuan"

From July 25 to August 30, 2017 in the Summer Palace of the Beijing Park "Yiheyuan" the exhibition "Peterhof - Summer Palace: Imperial Residences of Russia and China. The Age of History and the View of Modernity. "

At the heart of the exhibition are the picturesque landscapes of the palace and park complexes of Russia and China, created by the famous artist Alena Vasilyeva. The idea to compare the images of two famous ensembles - Peterhof and Ikeyuan - is aimed at the humanistic rapprochement of the two cultures. Both residences were a favorite summer holiday destination for members of the imperial dynasties in several generations, today they are the centers of tourism.

The Exhibition "Peterhof - Summer Palace: Imperial Residences of Russia and China. The Century of History and the View of the Present "was the first joint project of the largest palace and park complexes of Russia and China.