Year of Russian Language kicks off in China

[Francis Hult]

China View

 

Year of Russian Language kicks off in China

 

The opening ceremony for the "Year of Russian Language" was held here Friday night as China and Russia seek to boost cultural exchanges and bilateral ties. 

 

Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov attended the ceremony in the Great Hall of the People in downtown Beijing. 

 

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin were not at the ceremony but sent congratulatory letters. 

 

In his letter, Wen noted that China and Russia are friendly neighbors with long and splendid civilizations. The two peoples respect and learn from each other and have built a deep friendship. The exchanges of language and culture have played an important role in this process. 

 

Full story:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-03/27/content_11085316.htm

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