The exhibition reveals China through the portraits, landscapes, and cultural impressions of the master who worked in this country for many years. The focus is on people, cities, and the connection between two artistic traditions. China in these works emerges as a territory of personal memory. Valery Lednev lived among people whose faces, energy, and attitude towards culture became part of his perspective. Portraits hold a special place. The artist addresses various heroes - rural residents, representatives of the creative environment, people connected with urban life and state affairs. In each case, he is interested in character rather than status. Through a realistic manner, he conveys the optimism, hard work, respect for traditions, and kindness of Chinese society. Landscape and cultural motifs expand the narrative. Large cities and small settlements, natural views and traces of ancient civilization come together to form an image of a country where everyday life is closely linked to history. Where to go in St. Petersburg, we tell on KUDAGO.