Fr om 7 to 13 August Art Residence «Mordovia-China» took place in Saransk. Young designers from the Republic of Mordovia and 10 design entrepreneurs from China took part in the programme.

In addition to a rich cultural programme, the participants attended educational master classes and lectures. Everything learnt during the programme served as a basis for the «Creative Lab», wh ere the participants jointly created a creative project, which can then be implemented both in Mordovia and China.

The final project of the Art Residence «Mordovia-China» became a new brand route of the Republic of Mordovia. The work of 20 specialists resulted in:

• the route’s logo and its name, general concept;

• a collection of costume for guides and guides;

• unique merchandise for sale;

• souvenir products;