From November 2nd to 11th, three Chinese cities will host a series of events as part of a program marking the 2024/2025 Cross-Cultural Years between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation.
- Beijing
On November 2nd, at the Russian Center for Science and Culture, the Foundation for the Heritage of the Russian Diaspora will donate a book collection to the library of Tianjin Foreign Studies University. The ceremony is expected to be attended by Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and the university's rector, Ms. Li Yingying. Guests will be able to view an exhibition of the donated books, ranging from classical literature to contemporary research and textbooks.
On November 10th–11th, the program at the Russian Center for Science and Culture will conclude with a final showing of a photo exhibition and a documentary film (November 10th), followed by a jazz concert (November 11th).
- Shanghai
The venue in Shanghai will be East China Normal University, a partner of EUSP. In the autumn of 2025, EUSP will launch a joint Master's program with this university called "Eurasian Connectivity: Data-Driven Regional Studies."
On November 3rd, a book donation ceremony and a Poetry Day dedicated to the 115th anniversary of Larissa Andersen will take place. Guests can look forward to a lecture featuring archival materials, a competition for Chinese Russianists to translate her poems, and a meeting with the poet Anna Revyakina.
- Harbin
On November 7th–8th: On November 7th, a Poetry Day, adapted for the local audience, will be held at Harbin Normal University.
On November 8th, at the Volga Estate, guests will be treated to a photo exhibition, a film screening, and a concert titled "Russian Jazz from China," accompanied by commentary on the genre's history.
The Russian delegation from EUSP includes Elena Chernyshkova, Executive Director of the Foundation for the Heritage of the Russian Diaspora and EUSP Vice-Rector for Development; Igor Khodachek, EUSP Vice-Rector for Research; and Olga Makarova, Executive Director of the EUSP Center for Eurasian Studies.
Participants from the Chinese side will include university leadership, library representatives, faculty and students from relevant departments, as well as representatives from China's academic and cultural communities.
You can also read more about the program series on the Rosbalt website.