Students of the Scientific Society at VVSU Participated in an International Conference in China
Representatives from the student scientific society of VVSU attended the event titled “Russia and China: Science Dialogue through Friendship Language. Regional Interaction” held in Harbin, China. Eight active research students from VVSU visited Northeast Forestry University where they presented their findings on topics such as youth tourism development between Russia and China, urban planning, and international transport corridors.
Participants had the opportunity to interact with Chinese students, exchanging experiences related to scientific work within their respective universities. Students from various courses and disciplines participated in the international seminar including those studying international logistics and supply chain management, international tourist and hotel business, management, pedagogy, law, mathematics, and design.
A participant named Alice Pletneva shared her experience: “The trip to Harbin exceeded all my expectations, especially impressed by the responsiveness and help of local Russian language learners. Their support and constant practice significantly improved my Chinese skills. Overall, it was a valuable experience both professionally and personally, leaving me with warm memories.”
The program included conference sessions, meetings with specialists like Zhang Yining who works closely with Russian affairs and Vice Director Ji Xiaoyan of the International Department. Additionally, there were cultural activities such as exploring the university campus, visiting city parks, attending performances at the Grand Theater, and participating in calligraphy workshops. This visit provided insights into Chinese culture for the participants.
Another participant Arina Tsitser commented: “The conference was well organized with a rich and diverse agenda that allowed me to listen to many interesting presentations. We discussed current issues and exchanged ideas which inspired new thoughts for my own research. Besides the academic part, I enjoyed the cultural program immensely. The host arranged city tours allowing us to appreciate the beauty of Harbin’s architecture and cuisine. Especially impressive was the street of Chinese Baroque style, blending traditional elements harmoniously. In general, this trip not only contributed to professional growth but also turned out to be an exciting journey.”
During the visit, Galina Petruk, director of the Research Department invited Chinese students to reciprocate by visiting Vladivostok and participating in VVSU''s scientific events—All-Russian Festival Nauka 0+ and the III International Forum “Science Without Boundaries: Digital Science.”
Deputy Director of the Department of International and Cultural Affairs Olga Severyanova noted: “Northeast Forestry University is one of our long-standing partners. Organizing an international conference based here further strengthens cooperation between our institutions.”
This trip was made possible under federal budget subsidies allocated for supporting student scientific communities in higher education institutions.