An art festival has opened in St. Petersburg, Russia, involving countries connected by the ancient trade route. Among them are China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azer'baijan.

A stage show opened proceedings with instrumental music and singing representing the various regional cultures. The festival is a part of the so-called "One Belt One Road" initiative promoted by China to foster economic, political, and cultural exchanges with other countries along the Ancient Silk Road.

An art festival has opened in St. Petersburg, Russia, involving countries connected by the ancient trade route.

 Among them are China, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azer'baijan.