How Russian is Suifenhe?

Suifenhe has a permanent population of 70,000 to 80,000, while the floating population is as high as 70,000 to 800,000, of which more than 90% are Russian tourists.

Strolling on the streets of Suifenhe River, blond Russian tourists can be seen everywhere. In shopping malls, Russian goods are dazzling, streets and alleys, and Russian plaques abound. You can often hear Russian greetings, dialogues, hawking, and Russian blunt Chinese dialogues. Rich Russian amorous feelings pervade the whole city.

A Russian city

In Suifenhe, more than 90% of adults can speak a few Russian words, and it is a real Russian city. Just talk to a street vendor and you will hear authentic Russian pronunciation. By taking any taxi, the driver can accurately take Russian tourists to the designated place. When the 5-year-old doll saw Russian tourists, she naturally greeted them in Russian. When Liu Laohan, who is over 70 years old, got up early for morning exercises, he met Ivan, an old friend of Russia. They chatted about the recent situation in Russia and Ukraine, including the interesting things about the Winter Olympics in Sochi some time ago. Regardless of age and occupation, almost every citizen can blurt out a few Russian words when meeting Russian tourists.

Russian and Chinese are juxtaposed as communication tools for Suifenhe people. When Russian tourists travel to Suifenhe River, they will feel cordial and natural, as if they are still in their hometown. Most people in Suifenhe will have several Russian friends. In restaurants and shopping malls, people in China and Russians can have heart-to-heart talks, which has become a characteristic landscape of the city.

A shopping paradise for Russian tourists

In front of Qingyun market, Russian girl Natalya came out full of harvest, carrying three bags of goods in her hand. She said: "The bag contains gifts for family and friends. I bought two sets of clothes, three hats, two pairs of boots and some handicrafts. China's products are fashionable and of good quality, which are very popular with family members. This is a perfect gift. "

Suifenhe is a shopping paradise for Russians. There are Qingyun Market, Geely Building, Xu Sheng Commercial Building and Yingze Building Materials Market. Russians are very familiar with and love it. In these shopping malls, all kinds of goods are dazzling, including clothing, shoes and hats, luggage supplies and so on. Knitting products and fabrics, furs, household appliances, kitchen supplies, fishing gear and building decoration materials are all available at wholesale and retail. Russian tourists and businessmen come and can buy their favorite goods. At the same time, several shopping centers have also opened AliExpress, so Russian tourists can buy their favorite products online and go home.

Now, the experiment of using rubles has been fully rolled out in this city. Russian tourists can spend money, shop, take taxis and go to restaurants directly with rubles, and all the way is unimpeded. It is more convenient for Russian tourists to spend in Suifenhe, and the sales of shopping malls are also increasing.

The entertainment capital of Russian tourists

In Suifenhe, hundreds of Russian tourists come for sightseeing every day. They rowed on the water, skied in the snowfield and drove happily, enjoying a wonderful leisure time in the beautiful scenery of the border town. Suifenhe is cool and pleasant in summer, with an average temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. It is a natural summer resort and is deeply loved by Russian tourists. Road trip camp, forest park ski resort, Jinjiagu scenic spot, Dabailou, museum and other tourist attractions between China and Russia make Russian tourists feel the colorful Suifenhe River and fall in love with this border city from different sides. The China-Russia-Japan-Korea-Mongolia Tourism Food and Culture Festival has been held for three consecutive years, with a series of summer revelry, star performances, top gourmet cooking, and Chinese, Russian, Japanese and Korean chefs competing on the same stage. The audience enjoyed it even more. Suifenhe has gradually become a favorite amusement capital for Russian tourists.

Whether shopping or playing, Russian tourists can find a comfortable feeling in Suifenhe. The development of Suifenhe River is closely related to Russia, and it is connected with family ties everywhere. Russian tourists regard Suifenhe as their second hometown. The charming Suifenhe River also makes Russian tourists linger and unforgettable.