Putin hopes education cooperation with China will be unlimited

The immediate plan is the launch of the Institute of Innovation Studies between Saint Petersburg University and campuses at Tsinghua, Putin said. He added that the number of students studying Russian and Chinese languages continues to rise in both countries. The cross-generational education programme will involve a range of activities with schools, universities, research institutions, professors, and teachers at various levels. Putin also announced that Russia and China will launch a major joint project on the history of World War II to prevent ‘distortions of historical events’ and the justification of Nazi ideology. China has also decided to extend its visa-free policy for Russian citizens until 31 December 2027 in an effort to continue facilitating personnel exchanges between the two countries.