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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
On February 6, a gala New Year's meeting with media representatives for 2026 was held at the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing. RCC Director Tatyana Urzhumtseva, speaking at the event, noted: "Culture is the heritage of all humanity."
According to Tatyana Urzhumtseva, 2025 was filled with large-scale events, vibrant cultural festivals, and educational forums. More than 300 events were held at and outside the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, attended by over 150,000 participants. The Center and media outlets collectively published over 9,000 articles, posts, reports, and interviews across various media outlets. Around 22 million viewers watched the Center's live broadcasts and read its posts.
The head of the Organization said that in 2026, China and Russia will launch cross-years of education. "What is more important: culture or education? These two concepts cannot be separated! Without culture, there is no education, and without education, there is no culture," she said.
According to her, the RCC in Beijing will embark on a new educational tour this year across various regions of China to introduce Chinese youth to Russian higher education institutions, and will also continue to promote various forums and professional development programs. Furthermore, in 2026, the Center will host a series of events in areas such as film and fashion.
Renowned Russian journalist Andrei Kirillov noted at the event that culture is a vital path to mutual understanding, "and we must understand culture in the broadest sense." In his view, culture encompasses not only ballet and cinema, but also language, customs, and so on. "One could say that each of us is working together to build this bridge of friendship connecting our two countries."
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