The exhibition of photographs “Tea in the gardens of Russia and Turkey” dedicated to the tea drinking traditions of the two countries continues in the Summer Garden.

Visitors can see 26 photographs from the Russian Museum and other collections in Russia and Turkey. The exposition is located in the glass pavilion “Lacoste”. The exhibition introduces visitors to the history of the tea tradition as a symbol of comfort and family hearth. Tea drinking has existed in Russia and Turkey for more than one century.

The Russian Museum expresses gratitude to the Multimedia Art Museum, Russian Museum of Photography, ROSPHOTO, Salt Research (Istanbul), Istanbul Research Institute (Istanbul)

The exhibition will run until September 4, 2023. Make sure to go!