This question is actually a bit acute. I think in terms of culture, we cannot simply conclude that the impact of Russian culture on China is far less than that of European and American countries. Russian culture is relatively deep in the minds of Chinese people over 50 years old. In my opinion, even today, Russian culture still has a relatively broad and profound influence on middle-aged people in China, even young people in their 30s. From the talented Pushkin to the pungent and humorous Gogol, their masterpieces have thousands of readers in China, as well as the great masters such as Repin and Levitan. Their immortal paintings are also copied by many people in China. .
Therefore, the influence of Russian culture on China is profound and long-lasting. But we should also see that due to historical reasons, cultural exchanges between the two sides have reached a low point, so Russia's contemporary culture and art are not well known to contemporary Chinese people, especially young people. The Russian Cultural Festival held this time covers ballet, opera, symphony, folk songs and dances, pop music, drama, puppet shows, exhibitions and other forms. It will be held in theaters and squares, and some will also be held in China. Conducted in large and medium-sized cities. I think the impact of Russian modern culture on China, and even on the world, is an issue of great concern to Russian cultural colleagues. For example, in 1997, when I visited Russia as the Deputy Minister of Culture, we proposed to see Repin and Levitan. The Russian Minister of Culture at the time told me that the art development in Russia is also very good now. Can we Go to some modern art exhibitions to introduce it to the Chinese people, so they attach great importance to the development of modern culture. This is also a revelation to us. Whether it is Russia or China, we have a very long history and cultural heritage, and the cultural achievements we have achieved, First is the pride of the ancestors, and then is the pride of the descendants.
How to promote the development of one's own modern culture to the world or in bilateral cultures and to other countries and establish the status of contemporary art in the world is a very important issue for all countries.
In the past year, I think the Chinese people will appreciate Russian culture and art up close. On the one hand, they can review Russian cultural classics, and at the same time, they can also understand the development of contemporary culture. achievements. Especially for Chinese youth, if we are serious, I think we will be able to see the achievements that Russian artists have made in recent years based on their own artistic traditions and drawing on Western art. I hope and believe that through the Russian Culture and Art Festival, The vast number of Chinese people will definitely be able to relive a classic Russia and at the same time experience a new, modern cultural Russia.