Language, culture and music continue shattering barriers

CHANGCHUN: With the 60th anniversary of Sino-Russian diplomatic ties just months away, Chinese youth are hoping for more frequent mutual exchanges between the two countries, and not only in the fields of language and culture.

"Let's not forget Russia boasts as many as 17 Nobel Laureates. And almost 40 percent of Russia's scientific projects are thriving on vanguard technology," said Nie Weidong, a student of Heilongjiang University's Russian Language School.

"Besides their language and culture, there is a lot more China can learn from Russia, especially in the field of science and technology," Nie said.