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In August 1853 on the order of Russian Tsar Nikolai I, Vice Admiral E. V. Putyatin arrived in Japan, which at that time had a closed-country policy. He conducted complex negotiations with Japanese representatives with the aim of establishing diplomatic relations between the two states. As a result of the extended negotiations in February 1855 the Treaty on trade and the border between
Russia and Japan, also known as the Simodsky Treaty, was signed. It laid the foundation for the future. development of relations between our two countries. The St. Petersburg Japanese Spring Festival, which is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the establishment of interstate relations between Japan and Russia, is being held in St. Petersburg. With the sponsorship of JT International, the festival has several events, among which are exhibitions in the Central Navy Museum and the concert in the Yusupov Palace. The Central Naval Museum hosts a special exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the first diplomatic links between Russia and Japan. One hundred and fifty years ago a ship sailed from St. Petersburg, carrying Admiral Putyatin on a mission of establishing interstate relations between Russia and Japan. This remarkable event became the starting point in a series of business, political, and cultural contacts between our city and Japan. The exhibition features the history of the mission, original historical exhibits and the paintings of famous modern St. Petersburg artist Natalya Maksimova who visited Japan last winter to depict the historical places of the mission and provide artistic evidence of how the heritage of these important events is carefully kept in Japan. The exhibition is the major event organized by the Russia-Japan Friendship Society for the Festival of the Japanese culture. On March 29, 2005, a unique concert of traditional Japanese liturgical music will be held at the Yusupov Palace Theater in St. Petersburg - it will be performed by a choir from the Land of the rising sun. This concert was initiated by a group of prominent Japanese public figures. This is a major event in the chronicle of cultural ties between Russia and Japan which will contribute to the rapprochement of our countries and strengthen friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples. This event has a special meaning as it will be held in a year which marks the 150th anniversary of establishment of interstate relations. The choice of St. Petersburg as the venue was not an accident: it was precisely from here that the ship of Russian admiral Putyatin sailed away with a mission to establish diplomatic relations with Japan. The Japanese side attaches great importance to the upcoming concert of traditional liturgical music. The Embassy of Japan in Russia and the Consulate General of Japan in St. Petersburg are providing extensive support to the event. A delegation of JT CEOs led by JT Chairman of the Board and Representative Director Yoji Wakui will come to the city on the Neva from Tokyo.
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