Cultural events held in Moscow to mark 75 years of PRC

"Written in the Sky: My China Story," a series of cultural events initiated by China Media Group (CMG), debuted in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday. The event commemorates the upcoming 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China and invites individuals worldwide to share their personal stories about China.

Addressing the event in Moscow, Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, emphasized the series' deep-rooted Chinese cultural heritage, rich in humanism, spirituality and artistic expression. 

To date, the series has garnered over 1,600 heartwarming stories from more than 60 countries. These diverse accounts, expressed in various languages, converge in a shared sentiment, symbolizing a profound integration of cultures and emotions across the globe, Shen said.

Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Wei said that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. With 2024 and 2025 designated as a China-Russia cultural exchange year, the Chinese side looks forward to witnessing expanded interactions and deeper cooperation among media, cultural and educational institutions from both countries, Zhang said.

Andrey Denisov, the first deputy chair of the Russian Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, said Russia and China enjoy a high degree of mutual trust and respect. The Russian side anticipates that the "Written in the Sky: My China Story" initiative will further deepen mutual understanding and friendship between people of both countries, making even greater contributions to the development of Russia-China relations, he said.