In a vibrant celebration of history and friendship, China Media Group (CMG) and the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) hosted an exciting cultural exchange event. Marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, the event radiated unity and inspiration 🎉.
During the celebration, congratulatory letters from the presidents of both countries were read aloud, with Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and CMG president, emphasizing that these messages honor the tireless efforts of media workers. He highlighted CMG's ambitious plans to build a cultural bridge through high-quality productions and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and China.
Oleg Dobrodeev, VGTRK's CEO, added that the robust collaboration in content exchange, technological innovation, and personnel development has laid a strong foundation for enduring friendship between the two nations. The event also featured engaging sessions, including insights from the creative team behind the China-Russia co-produced movie "Red Silk", which premiered in Russia and is set to captivate Chinese audiences this September. 🎬
Additionally, the launch of the 2025 China Film Festival in Russia promises to bring popular Chinese films like "My Country, My Parents", "Detective Chinatown 1900", and "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" to a wider audience. A unique peace-themed initiative further invited contributions of historical relics and documentary images, aiming to weave a collective narrative of hope and peace.
Filming began on a co-produced documentary, "The Great Victory – China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Through the Lens of a Soviet Photographer," which explores the captivating journey of Soviet photojournalist Roman Kalman in China. Rare historical footage provided by VGTRK added depth to the day’s proceedings, leaving more than 200 delegates from politics, economy, culture, media, and education inspired by the shared legacy.
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Chinese, Russian media groups honor WWII legacy with cultural exchange
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