Special Exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing

This is a special exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing. "Food is the first necessity of the people." As a basic daily need of the people, food has become the most common and fundamental cultural phenomenon over the years, encompassing various cultural elements. Russian food culture bears the imprint of its geographical environment, social development, and economic changes, and constantly absorbs and integrates foreign cultures through exchanges with other regions. The vast plains, winding rivers and lakes, and endless forests provide the Russian people with abundant food materials. Unique history and beliefs have deeply influenced and shaped the food traditions and banquet customs of the Russian people. The reforms of Peter the Great in the 18th century introduced Western European menu categories, cooking techniques, and tableware to Russia, gradually forming a rich and unique Russian food culture through the fusion and collision with local cultural essence and artistic aesthetics. This exhibition is divided into three parts: food materials and cooking tools, food traditions, and food art. It features 138 collections (sets) related to food culture from the Kremlin Museum, covering various categories such as gold and silver products, bronze products, ceramics, glass products, oil paintings, clothing, and textiles. Among them are practical art pieces derived from themes such as tableware and table decoration, and catering. They showcase the long history of Russian food, rich specialties, exquisite tableware, and colorful banquet art from various angles, reflecting the changes in the lives of the Russian people, the deep heritage of Russian culture, and the unique style of Russian art. In any country, any era, and any age group, food brings daily satisfaction and joy to humans. Step into the exhibition surrounded by various beautiful tools and feel the unique charm of Russian food culture where history and reality interact!