April 26, 2017: for more than a century world literature, dramatic art,
theater and cinema have been influenced by Anton Chekhov's brilliant
talent. The playwright has been long known and loved in China: in 1907
his first literary work was
translated into Chinese language - it was
"The Black Monk", and in 1950s at the highest point of Soviet-Chinese
friendship was published Chekhov's complete set of works. Today his life
and literary heritage still enjoy much interest in Peoples' Republic of
China.
In 2015 Taganrog and its Chinese sistercity - hometown of
world-famous thinker Confucius -
Jining discussed ideas of
exchanging exhibitions. September 8-11, 2016 an
official delegation
headed by Mr. Yin Yunling came to attend Taganrog City Day
celebrations, dedicated to 318 years of its foundation. Within the
framework of this visit, the
Confucius Cultural Photo Exhibition was inaugurated in Taganrog. People visiting the showroom had an
opportunity to learn more about Confucius life story, the influence of
his thoughts in the world, Confucian culture and the city of
Jining.
May 18, 2017 on International Museum Day, Taganrog Group of Museums
will reciprocate with an exhibit "The Talented Chekhov Family" in
Jining,
dedicated to three generations of Chekhovs. Each generation was rich in
talents, particularly Pavel Chekhov's children: Anton became a world-known
writer, while Nikolai was a good artist and violin player. His nephews
were also very gifted: Michael Chekhov became a world-known actor and
director, Sergei Mikhailovich and Sergei Sergeevich Chekhovs - both talented
artists. The exhibition will also acquaint the Chinese public with
Taganrog's history and present-day life.
The cultural cooperation between the two cities will continue with a concert of
traditional Chinese music in Taganrog, which is planned for September
2017.