Published on: 2026-07-15
Source: The People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Beijing, July 15 /Xinhua/ — This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China-Russia partnership and strategic interaction, as well as the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the PRC and the Russian Federation.
In recent years, Sino-Russian relations have developed rapidly, especially evident in the realm of humanitarian exchanges. The most sincere friendship between the peoples of the two countries comes alive not in official documents, but in the many unique fates and stories of ordinary people.
RUSSIAN TEACHER OPENS THE WORLD TO THE BEAUTY OF CHINA
“In nine years of living on Hainan Island, I have consistently felt the openness and dynamism of the Hainan Free Trade Port. I am very glad that through my videos I can show the world this amazing and beautiful place,” noted Russian lecturer at Hainan University Alexei Andreev.
A. Andreev, who is truly an inspiring example of intercultural communication between Russia and China, not only teaches Russian language and culture at the university but also uses a video camera to capture vivid moments happening in China.
“The best story lives in real experience. Being in this rapidly developing country, there is always something to tell and will always be,” he shared the idea behind his creative journey: traveling by motorcycle across China and capturing on video the natural beauty and scenes from people’s lives, Alexey aims to convey to an international audience the diverse charm of cultures in different regions of China.
“It is precisely these scenes of daily life that help us better understand each other, strengthen trust, and make the friendship between the two countries even stronger,” he said.
During several years of working at Hainan University, A. Andreev noticed that more and more Chinese students show genuine interest in Russia, its history, culture, and language. The number of young people who want to continue their studies at Russian universities is also growing, which indicates that humanitarian ties are becoming stronger and acquiring a long-term character.
In 2026-2027, the reciprocal Years of Education of China and Russia are taking place. In his opinion, this will open up new opportunities for academic exchanges, joint educational projects, and communication between students of the two countries, becoming one of the important steps in the development of humanitarian cooperation.
“I sincerely hope that through my work I will be able to help even more young people get to know each other better, see the richness of the cultures of Russia and China, and make my small contribution to strengthening the friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of our countries,” said A. Andreev.
THE ARTIST FOUND HER WAY IN THE CELestial EMPIRE
Lush trees, clear streams, snow-covered mountains… On the wall of Elena Posevkina’s house hang dozens of oil paintings depicting landscapes of various cities in China.
E. Posevkina is originally from Ussuriysk. In 2018, she came to China to study the Chinese language and wanted to realize herself as an artist. While in China, she met her love and started a family here.
From early childhood, the life of the Russian girl was connected with creativity and painting. E. Posevkina’s father was an engraver and a railway worker. In his free time, he would carve something on a wooden board with a carving knife, then paint it. The exquisite works of her father awakened a passion for art in the girl’s heart.
In 2020, E. Posevkina decided to fulfill her “childhood dream” and enrolled in online courses to systematically study painting. Thanks to perseverance and diligent practice, she made rapid progress and in 2024 became a member of the Union of Russian Artists.
“Art knows no borders!” In her view, it builds a living bridge between the peoples of the two countries, allowing young people to get to know each other’s culture, and this is what truly brings souls closer together.
“Previously, the peoples of the two countries learned about each other mainly from books and the Internet. But now, as travel becomes easier and cultural exchanges richer, our friendship is no longer just grand joint plans, but everyday communication between people,” she shared.
Over the past few years living in China, she has seen its rapid development with her own eyes.
“Life in China is so convenient. Everything you need can literally be bought online. Even if the item is purchased anywhere in the world, it will be delivered to the recipient’s address in the shortest possible time,” the girl said.
“It used to be difficult to buy different kinds of canvases and pigments; some materials for oil painting could only be purchased in big cities like Moscow,” said E. Posevkina, adding that after moving to China she learned to shop online and often bought canvases, paints, and other materials on various e-commerce platforms.
“I hope that in the future Russia and China will create more platforms to strengthen humanitarian exchanges and bring their peoples closer,” said E. Posevkina, who fulfilled her long-held dream of becoming an artist in China and wants to continue witnessing increasingly active humanitarian contacts between the peoples of the two countries.
A STUDENT DREAMS OF BUILDING A BRIDGE OF TRADE BETWEEN COUNTRIES
Kristina Khvan, a second-year master’s student at the SILC Business School of Shanghai University, was born in Rostov-on-Don. Before moving to China, she lived in Moscow for 4 years, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in a field related to international relations.
“My primary foreign language was Chinese. Given the steadily strengthening relations between our countries, I decided to continue my education in China,” shared the 23-year-old Russian with the Xinhua correspondent.
“This is the most promising and logical step for me,” the girl explained. “I am interested in starting my own business, and for that, a deep understanding of the economic situation in different countries is necessary, especially in China, whose economy is developing rapidly.”
In recent years, the educational departments of China and Russia have been consistently deepening sectoral cooperation. According to data from the Ministry of Education of the PRC, the total number of participants in bilateral academic mobility has now exceeded 80,000 people, demonstrating steady growth in this area.
“Every year, more and more opportunities for international students appear at my university. Shanghai University actively implements many joint projects with foreign universities, including Russian ones. We can participate in exchange programs, and this greatly inspires us,” said K. Hwang.
In her opinion, the cross Years of Education between China and Russia bring great benefits to both countries. “This allows us not only to acquire knowledge but also to better understand each other’s culture, mentality, and way of life. In the long term, such programs help train specialists capable of effectively developing cooperation between the two countries in a wide range of fields,” she noted.
“Moreover, contacts between the peoples of our countries create a strong foundation for mutual trust and respect,” added K. Hwan.
Speaking about her future plans, the girl emphasized that she would like to contribute to the development of economic cooperation between Russia and China, using the knowledge gained during her studies. “I would like to stay in China after graduating from university and continue building my professional career while maintaining close ties with this amazing country,” she said.
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