What are the China-Russia theme years?

The Sino-Russian theme years include: Country Year, Language Year, Tourism Year, Youth Year, Media Year, etc.

1. National Year

China and Russia held the "Russian Year" in China in 2006 and the "China Year" in Russia in 2007. China and Russia have determined the "Year of Russia" logo, which features a giant panda and a brown bear representing China and Russia, wearing the national flags of China and Russia, with the Temple of Heaven in China and Vasily Ascension Cathedral in Russia in the background.

2. Language Year

China and Russia held the “Russian Language Year” in China in 2009 and the “Chinese Language Year” in Russia in 2010. During the "Year of Russian Language" activities held in China, China and Russia held more than 260 activities in 22 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China, with hundreds of millions of participants and audiences from all walks of life.

3. Tourism Year

In 2012, China held the "Russian Tourism Year", and in 2013, Russia held the "China Tourism Year". China and Russia have successfully held more than 200 activities within the cooperation framework of the "Russian Tourism Year". The rich history, culture, natural scenery, customs and customs of China and Russia, two countries with major tourism resources, have been fully and vividly displayed through the colorful "Tourism Year" activities. display.

4. Youth Year

In 2014, China and Russia celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Under this opportunity, the heads of state of China and Russia jointly announced the holding of the "China-Russia Youth Friendly Exchange Year" in 2014 and 2015. The "Youth Friendly Exchange Year" has sown the seeds of friendship in the soil of China and Russia, inspiring the enthusiasm and willingness of Chinese and Russian youth to consolidate and deepen political mutual trust and economic cooperation between China and Russia.

5. Media Year

In May 2015, the heads of state of China and Russia announced that the “China-Russia Media Exchange Year” would be held from 2016 to 2017. As a large-scale cultural exchange event in the history of China-Russia relations, the "China-Russia Media Exchange Year" is of great and far-reaching significance.