The delegation of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, headed by Minister Valery Falkov, visited China. TSU rector Eduard Galazhinsky also joined the delegation, which among others, met the Minister of Education of China Huai Jinpeng in Beijing and participated in the opening of the Russian-Chinese literary center. The visit agenda included the meetings with universities and research and educational centers in China.
A key topic of discussion with Chinese Minister of Education was the interaction between Russia and China within the framework of the Cross Years of Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Education in 2026-2027.
– Within the framework of the Cross Years of Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Education, we are ready to further increase academic exchanges, inter-university and interdepartmental relations. I am sure that our pragmatic dialogue will strengthen the specific interaction, – emphasized Valery Falkov.
It is worth noting that 103 initiatives were included in the previously approved Russian part of the key action plan. In addition to higher education, it reflects the cooperation of the two countries in the field of secondary vocational, additional and school education. The Russian side selected 15 leading universities for the implementation of the Plan for the joint training of highly qualified personnel. Tomsk State University was included into the top 15 universities that will have to make a special contribution to the training of Chinese specialists.
In turn, Huai Jinpeng emphasized the high importance of the Cross Years. The Minister of Education of China noted the joint work of the two countries in the development of fundamental sciences and humanities, and separately highlighted the efficient interaction with the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
The Russian delegation also met the mayor of Shenzhen, Qin Weizhong. The parties discussed the infrastructure escalation and development within the Shenzhen MSU-BIT University.
The Russian delegation also visited Peking University, took part in the opening ceremony of the Russian-Chinese Literary Center in Beijing, got acquainted with the work of leading universities and research centers in China.
We shall add that currently more than 700 Chinese students study at TSU. TSU has almost 90 agreements with Chinese organizations, including the strongest universities in China, for example, Beijing University of Chemical Technology and Dalian Polytechnic University.
TSU has the Confucius Institute established jointly with Shenyang Polytechnic University. In 2016, the Confucius Institute was recognized by the Chinese side as one of the best in the world. The global network of Confucius Institutes includes 500 centers created on the basis of universities, and more than a thousand classes. The Confucius Institute joined the top twenty world leaders and was the only Russia-based Confucius Institutes on this list.
Now the Confucius Institute is one of the main Russian platforms for cultural exchange, in-depth study of the Chinese language and traditions of China. A joint Center for the Russian Language named after A.S. Pushkin was opened in Shenyang with the participation of TSU. It opens up new opportunities for Chinese citizens to study the Russian language and culture. This center is the only one in Liaoning Province.