The Russian Embassy in Seoul is holding an immersive digital exhibition of the Hermitage Museum at the Oil Tank Culture Park, featuring over 80 digital works and recreations of the Winter Palace.
The director of the Hermitage Museum, Mikhail Piotrovsky, defended the transfer of religious relics from Russian museums to the Russian Orthodox Church, stating that ritual significance now outweighs artistic value in Russian society.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, seeking to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss cooperation on issues like a major gas project and sovereignty. The meeting occurred shortly after reports emerged of Xi telling former US President Trump that Putin might regret the Ukraine invasion.
The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is showcasing its vast collection of masterpieces through a virtual exhibition in Korea, making its art accessible despite travel limitations.
A new exhibition showcasing Ottoman and Anatolian dowry traditions has opened at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, under the patronage of the first lady.