This article is about the author's visit to Istanbul and meeting the artist Ummet Karaca. The author describes the opening of the 'Rus-Turk Friendship House' in Ankara and meeting artists from various Eurasian countries. The author then meets Ummet Karaca and visits his studio, where they see his diverse range of paintings, including portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. The article emphasizes the importance of artists in preserving the history and culture of a city.