Beyond diplomacy: Cultural bonds between China and Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to China has delivered a range of positive outcomes. Beyond high-level politics, deep cultural and people-to-people exchanges have long been the bedrock of China-Russia relations. In this episode, join CGTN's Tian Wei in a cozy Russian restaurant in Beijing with two Russian friends, Riazanskii Maksim and Alina Salionova. Maksim is a digital film student at the Beijing Film Academy while Salionova is a reporter for RT China. They share their personal stories and unique perspectives on this enduring bond. #China #Russia

00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Favorite Chinese food
03:33 - Pushkin's popular poem
05:00 - Chinese poetry
06:26 - Power of music
08:06 - Mariinsky Theatre
15:24 - Chinese film
19:32 - Visa-free and family visits
21:55 - St. Petersburg's The Hermitage

📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈

Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8
Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more:
https://www.cgtn.com/video

Most watched videos:
Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws
Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w
Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA