The cultural exchange event between Vladivostok No 62 Secondary School in Russia and Changchun No 45 Secondary School. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

More than 30 teachers and students from Vladivostok No 62 Secondary School in Russia visited Changchun No 45 Secondary School in Jilin province on Oct 23 for a cultural exchange that brought young people from the two countries closer together.

A Russian student plays the guitar. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

The two schools signed a cooperation agreement during the event, pledging to establish long-term partnerships through student and teacher exchanges, academic discussions, and cultural activities.

The visit was part of the 2026-2027 China-Russia Years of Education and the 2026 "Discover Jilin" China-Russia cultural exchange series. Running until December, the series features sports, arts, intangible cultural heritage, and rural study tours.

The Beijing Opera performance. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Students from both sides showcased their talents in a lively program featuring lion dancing, Beijing Opera, musical performances, karate, and choirs.

The Russian students also immersed themselves in traditional Chinese culture through hands-on activities, including Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting, and creating bookmarks using the traditional floating-lacquer technique. The students then exchanged handmade gifts, turning their shared experience into lasting mementos of friendship.