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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Following the successful holding of the “Chinese New Year Celebration in Moscow” in February this year, a return cultural festival, “Moscow Seasons in Beijing”, was held in Beijing from June 12 to 15. This comprehensive event, organized by the Moscow Government with the active support of the People’s Government of Beijing, became one of the key projects implemented within the framework of the cross-cultural Years of China and Russia, and also dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations between Beijing and Moscow.
This festival demonstrated the deepening of cultural and diplomatic relations between China and Russia and contributed to further strengthening mutual understanding and friendship.
“Moscow Seasons in Beijing” opened with great fanfare on June 12, the official date of Russia Day. Following the traditions of the famous Moscow fairs, Moscow proudly presented its rich culture and charm in the sister city, and every day, multi-format events revealed different facets of the Russian capital.
On June 13, a plenary session on the theme “Cities of the Future. Synergy of the Strategic Partnership between Moscow and Beijing” was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing as part of the business part of the festival program. The session was dedicated to issues of tourism, culture, transport, innovation and industrial development.
The twinning relationship between Beijing and Moscow has been going on for 30 years. In 2024, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Beijing Mayor Yin Yong signed the Cooperation Program between the Moscow Government and the Beijing People’s Government for 2024-2026. China is currently one of the most promising tourist markets for Moscow. In 2024, tourists from China took first place in the number of visits to Moscow among representatives of non-CIS countries, exceeding the mark of 420 thousand people. A quarter of them made business trips. About 40% of tourists plan to visit Moscow again with their families.
The festival format, first tested in Moscow and now “transferred” to Beijing, has become a bridge for cultural exchanges between residents of the two capitals, effectively strengthening mutual understanding and awakening enthusiasm and aspiration for the development of mutual tourism and cultural ties.
Text and photos: Tao Lijiao