The main stages of artistic cultural exchange between Beijing and Moscow from the 1950s to the present

Abstract

The subject of the study is the totality of the main stages of artistic cultural exchange between Beijing and Moscow from the 1950s to the present. The object of the study is the historical process of artistic and cultural exchange between Beijing and Moscow from the 1950s to the present. The article examines the period of educational activity of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, where special attention is paid to the contribution of Konstantin Methodievich Maksimov to the development of art in China in the 1950s. Topical issues of cultural policy and mutual understanding in the field of art between the two countries are discussed, as well as the impact of these events on strengthening relations. The author focuses on the importance of the "Festivals of Art and Culture" held in Moscow and Beijing after the reform and opening of China, which became an important catalyst for dialogue between artists and cultural institutions. The research methodology is presented by publications of Russian and Chinese scientists, which were analyzed for theoretical material relevant to the topic of this article. The article opens up new perspectives for further study of the periodization of artistic cultural exchange between Beijing and Moscow. The author believes that China's initiatives on reform and openness policy have proved to be a driving force for deepening cultural interaction, which has reached new heights. As part of this process, many events and festivals have been organized aimed at cultural rapprochement between the two States. The consequence of these events was the fact that the 2024-2025s. They have been declared the Years of Culture of Russia and China, which, undoubtedly, must be taken into account in order to further continue the description of the periods of artistic exchange.