Published on: 2026-08-18
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Tianjin, August 18 /Xinhua/ — Live music, dancing, the scents of Russian cuisine, and a variety of goods—from amber to cosmetics—attracted the attention of passersby and created the atmosphere of a genuine Russian celebration in the city of Tianjin in northern China.
From August 15 to 19, the festival-fair “Made in Russia,” organized by the Russian Export Center (REC), is being held here for the first time.
The fair features products from nearly 60 companies across dozens of Russian regions: agriculture, cosmetics, consumer goods, jewelry. In addition to sales, culinary master classes, screenings of Russian cartoons and films, theatrical performances, as well as live broadcasts with sellers, are organized. Such a rich program allows Chinese guests not only to purchase goods but also to get acquainted with Russian everyday life, traditions, and art.
As Kirill Yevtushenko, the trade representative of the vodka brand “Legend of the Kremlin,” said, Tianjin buyers have grown very fond of his company’s products. Since early morning, many visitors approach them, all showing great interest. According to him, this is an excellent opportunity to introduce Chinese consumers to genuine Russian goods.
For many Russian enterprises, this fair has become not only a showcase for displaying products but also a platform for direct communication with Chinese consumers and for seeking new market opportunities.
The CEO of the company “Amber Cat” from the Kaliningrad region, Yuri Chashchin, enthusiastically tells customers about his products. He emphasized that amber is not only Russia’s calling card but also a bearer of unique traditional culture and regional identity. According to him, they wanted not only to bring high-quality Russian amber to Tianjin but also to introduce more Chinese consumers to Russia’s amber culture.
“Kaliningrad amber, Far Eastern fish, Siberian cosmetics – producers brought to Tianjin what is indispensable to represent Russia,” said REC General Director Veronika Nikishina. According to her, Russian producers are establishing contacts with Chinese consumers through the unified brand “Made in Russia.”
Tianjin is an important port city in China with a well-developed transport and logistics infrastructure. The organizers hope that through this event they will establish partnerships in Tianjin and facilitate the entry of a greater number of Russian goods into the Chinese market, particularly the Tianjin market, noted V. Nikishina.
In recent years, trade and economic cooperation between Tianjin and Russia has been steadily strengthening. In 2025, the volume of trade turnover between Tianjin and Russia reached 16.65 billion yuan (about 2.46 billion US dollars), showing double-digit growth. At the same time, exports from Tianjin to Russia exceeded 10 billion yuan for the first time, while imports grew by more than 50 percent. In the first half of 2026, exports from Tianjin to Russia continued to grow at a double-digit pace.
A representative of the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Commerce noted that the series of events within the “Made in Russia” festival-fair will become a new impetus for deepening exchanges and cooperation between Tianjin and Russia in various fields.
Alongside bustling trade, humanitarian exchanges are also deepening. The Moscow State Ballet Theatre of Classical Choreography presented audiences with excerpts from “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker.” Performers of Russian folk music and popular artists appeared on stage.
Chinese audiences really love Russian songs and sing along with Russian artists, shared Russian singer, musician, and soloist of the musical theater “Gradsky Hall” Emil Kadyrov, who took part in the event. He expressed hope that in the future there would be more opportunities to come to China with concerts and introduce the Chinese public to Russian culture.
Recall that in recent years REC has already organized seven “Made in Russia” festival-fairs in China. The first took place in 2024, on the eve of the Chinese New Year, in Shenyang and Dalian (Liaoning Province, Northeast China), the second in Harbin (Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China) in May, the third in Chengdu (Sichuan Province, Southwest China) in November. In 2025, festivals were held in Shenyang, Harbin, and Beijing. In 2026, the festival-fair was held in Harbin concurrently with the China-Russia Expo.
“Over two years, more than 500 Russian companies have participated in the festival-fairs, about two thousand business meetings have been held, and export contracts totaling over 15 billion rubles have been signed,” stated REC Vice President Tatyana An.
“Today, the relationship between Russia and China has special significance. Our countries are connected not only by trade and economy. We are united by a long-standing friendship, mutual respect, and a commitment to equal cooperation,” said Kazbek Taysaev, the first deputy chairman of the State Duma committee on CIS affairs, Eurasian integration, and relations with compatriots, emphasizing, “We highly value the historical experience of friendship between our peoples and are convinced that the further development of cooperation between Russia and China serves the fundamental interests of the citizens of both countries. The “Made in Russia” festival is a vivid example of how our strategic partnership is filled with concrete, practical content.” -0-
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