Vologda folk heritage show opens in Xi'an to boost Sino-Russian cultural ties

On August 7, the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exchange Exhibition of Vologda Oblast, Russia, opened at the Qujiang Branch of Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Center.

Vladimir Osipovsky, Minister of Culture of Vologda Oblast, Russia, stated that the exhibition brings a distinctive selection of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items to Xi'an, showcasing Russia's rich and diverse culture. Featuring traditional Vologda lace, wood carvings, ethnic musical instruments, and painted porcelain, it aims to further deepen the friendship between the two regions.

In November 2025, Shaanxi Province and Vologda Oblast established sister-province ties and signed an MOU on cultural, tourism and sports cooperation, pledging to deepen ICH preservation, artistic exchanges and people-to-people interactions. As a tangible result, a permanent exhibition of top Shaanxi ICH works opened at the Vologda State Art Gallery in June 2025, featuring Fengxiang clay sculptures, New Year woodblock prints, paper-cuts and Guanzhong shadow puppets that vividly convey Sanqin's rich cultural heritage.