An exhibition of Chinese and Russian sketches opens at the Nantong cultural museum in Nantong, a coastal city in East China’s Jiangsu province, on June 27. The event is hosted by the aforementioned museum, the city’s artist association, the literature and arts federation of Chongchuan district, and the Chongchuan painting academy. It is meant to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the establishment of China-Russia diplomatic relations. [Photo/ntjoy.com]

A sketch on display at the exhibition on June 27. Nearly 40 works by renowned Chinese and Russian artists are currently on display. The exhibition will run until July 6. [Photo/ntjoy.com]