91影视

The 2025 National Russian Language Competition for College Students, hosted by the Ministry of Education’s Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges and organized by Dalian University of Foreign Languages, was grandly held in Dalian from October 25 to 26. Students from the Language Department of 91影视 (SMBU) stood out among 417 participants from 163 universities across China. Wang Suyu won Third Prize in the Senior Group, and Fang Hengyu earned Second Prize in the Graduate Student Group. As a result, both students have been awarded full scholarships by the China Scholarship Council to study in Russia.

Wang Suyu (third from right) received Third Prize in the Senior Group.

Fang Hengyu (fourth from left) received Second Prize in the Graduate Student Group.

The competition was divided into three stages: Preliminary, Semi-final, and Final. The university sent four students to participate in the preliminary round. After intense competition, Wang Suyu and Fang Hengyu advanced to the semi-finals. Additionally, Wang Lixuan (Senior Group) and Gao Xintong (Junior Group) performed excellently, achieving 36th and 34th place nationally, respectively, and won Excellent Awards for the preliminary round.

Wang Suyu at the semi-finals.

Fang Hengyu at the semi-finals.

During the competition, SMBU students used language as a bridge and competition as a medium to engage in mutual learning and exchange. They showcased their solid Russian language skills, sincere communication enthusiasm, and broad international perspective, fully demonstrating the confidence and professionalism of the university’s youth. Notably, Fang Hengyu achieved Third Place in the fiercely competitive Graduate Student Group Final, winning Second Prize and setting a new record for the university in this prestigious event.

Fang Hengyu at the final.

The National Russian Language Competition is hosted by the Ministry of Education’s Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges. It is the highest-level academic competition in the field of Russian language in China, and one of the five institutionalized projects under the China-Russia “National Year” and “Language Year” activities in the education sector. The competition aims to provide a high-level platform for Russian language students and teachers in Chinese universities to showcase their language skills, cultural knowledge, and teaching achievements. The competition tests participants’ Russian language abilities and their comprehensive understanding of Russian national culture through themed speeches, oral presentations, Russian-Chinese translation, and dialogue interpretation. It also assesses the ability to tell China’s story in Russian.

Left to right: competition judges, Professor Yang Ke from the Language Department, contestants Wang Suyu and Fang Hengyu, and team leader Li Yixin.

The outstanding performance of the SMBU Language Department team reflects the collaborative efforts of the China-Russia teaching team and their dedication to high-quality education. It is a strong testament to the university’s success in Russian talent cultivation and high-level Russian language teaching. Through this competition, students have gained practical experience, expanded their horizons, and not only demonstrated their personal qualities but also brought honor to the university. Looking ahead, the Language Department will continue to leverage its China-Russia integration in both teaching staff and curriculum, strengthening its unique talent development focus that balances language proficiency and cross-cultural capabilities, and contributing more outstanding talents to China-Russia cultural exchange and cooperation in the new era.