Tsars, Art and Culture of the Russian Empire
On December 5th, 2008 in Mexico-city the solemn inauguration of the exhibition of the State Hermitage “Tsars, Art and Culture of the Russian Empire” took place. More than 500 pieces covering the period between 17th and early 20th century of the Romanov dynasty from Peter the Great to Nicolas I were exhibited.
The exhibition was inaugurated by the President of Mexico Felipe Calderon. The director of the State Hermitage Mikhail Piotrovsky and the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Mexico Valery I. Morozov took part in the inauguration.
In his speech Felipe Calderon highlighted the potential and benefits of the Russian-Mexican relations in the cultural field. Particularly he noted that “the dialogue between Russian and Mexican museums mutually enriches culture and friendship between our nations as well. The joint efforts could add one more page to the history of friendship and cooperation between Russia and Mexico”.
The President emphasized that the main goal of his government is strengthening and expanding Mexico’s cultural ties and also allowing Mexican public to approach the best artworks of the world heritage.
“The variety of the artworks reflecting soul, heart and grandeur of Russia displays the love for life of the Russians at different stages of the history. There is no doubt that in spite of the geographic distance between our countries the Russians and the Mexicans always respected and liked each other. Mexico became the first country in the Latin America where the exposition is presented” – stated Felipe Calderon.
During the press conference dedicated to the inauguration of the exhibition the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Mexico Valery I. Morozov noted that “we managed to organize the exhibition thanks to the agreements reached by the Heads of the states during the visit of the President Vladimir Putin to Mexico in 2004. The exposition “Mexico. A voyage to the country of Gods” was presented in Russia previously and now Mexico hosts the richest collection about Russian history”.
In his turn Alfonso de Maria y Campos, general director of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), noted that “success of this exhibition showing us the fundamental part of the art national heritage offers the challenge for the new bilateral projects to bring together and to establish firm dialogue between our countries”.
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