President Hu teaches a Chinese rhyme to Russian students

Source: CCTV.com | 03-29-2007 14:04

In the Russian capital, Hu Jintao also visited a school where he spoke with the pupils in Chinese, and did a little teaching.

Students in this school gave the president a special welcome.

Traditional Russian rituals are combined with Chinese elements.

This poster in Chinese says, "We understand China."

And that understanding could be seen in other decorations and posters on the walls.

This school teaches Chinese. Besides speaking, reading and translating skills, students also learn Chinese history, society, culture and tradition.

Hu Jintao was invited to teach the students a rhyme.

"Please follow me: The sun shines, the flowers smile; Go to school cheerfully, such a wonderful day. "

The class was followed by performances including this tongue twister.

Hu Jintao said, "Coming here, I can feel a strong Chinese cultural atmosphere. You speak standard Chinese and performed well. Language is key to help maintain friendship between our people. I hope this school will train a lot of excellent Chinese translators and teachers. "

President Hu presented the school with a hundred Chinese books. And told the students they were invited to study in universities in China.

Editor:Du Xiaodan