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190121, Saint Petersburg,
Soyuza Pechatnikov str., 16
The Institute of Asian and African Studies was established in 2022 at HSE University-St Petersburg based on the Department of Asian and African Studies, the undergraduate and graduate programmes in the related field, as well as the Centre for Asian and African Studies. The Institute focuses on the development of professional education along with Asian and African studies as a field of scientific knowledge, aiming to preserve and enhance the achievements of the St Petersburg school of Oriental Studies.
Asian and African Studies
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Minhwa Art Club Exhibition Opens at the Kanatny Tsekh as Part of International Partners’ Week 2026
Minhwa is a distinctive form of Korean art that became especially widespread during the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Unlike court painting, which followed strict artistic conventions, minhwa was closely connected to everyday life and reflected ideas of harmony, prosperity, longevity, and family well-being. Its symbolic language combines elements of Buddhist, Confucian, and folk traditions of Korea.
The exhibition features works by students and graduates of the Institute created within the activities of the Minhwa Art Club under the supervision of Associate Professor N. Georgieva-Russ. The display includes both classical subjects of Korean painting — lotus flowers, peonies, tigers, birds, and bookshelves — as well as contemporary interpretations of traditional motifs.
Each artwork reveals the symbolic meanings embedded in minhwa imagery: the lotus represents purity and spiritual harmony, the peony symbolizes wealth and prosperity, the tiger serves as a protector against evil spirits, while compositions with flowers and birds express wishes for happiness, well-being, and family harmony. Particular attention is given to works inspired by Confucian virtues and the traditional culture of scholarship.
The exhibition makes an important contribution to the programme of International Partnership Week by creating a space for cultural dialogue and engagement with Korean artistic traditions. The display highlights how academic study of the region can be combined with artistic practice and intercultural exchange, bringing together students, faculty members, and international partners of the university.