RH ISTC at the Award Ceremony of the Ambassador of China to the Russian Federation in Moscow
On June 18, 2026, Dmitry Protasovsky, CEO of the RH ISTC, and Yulia Soina, Head of the Department for Relations with China, took part at the 7th Award Ceremony of the Ambassador of China to the Russian Federation. The event took place at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the Russian Federation in Moscow and was dedicated to the 10th National Day of Scientific and Technical Workers of China.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to the Russian Federation Zhang Hanhui thanked Russian and Chinese scientists and engineers for their contribution to the development of bilateral scientific and technical cooperation, highlighting the importance of young people for the future of science.
Aide to the President of the Russian Federation Andrei Fursenko in his speech emphasized the practical importance of Russian-Chinese ties in the field of science. He pointed out that launching new research projects and building infrastructure facilitate the creation of modern technological solutions and the strengthening of interaction between scientific communities of two countries.
During the reception the representatives of the RH ISTC noted the contribution of the Embassy in creating opportunities for deepening scientific and technical cooperation and expressed their readiness to further support relevant joint initiatives and practical projects.
The Award of the Ambassador of China to the Russian Federation was launched in 2020 by the Embassy of China to the Russian Federation together with the Russian Union of Scientific and Engineering Associations (RUSEA). Its purpose is to strengthen professional contacts and support promising young researchers of two countries.
On the ceremony Zhang Hanhui presented the awards to 24 laureates of the Award of the Ambassador of China to the Russian Federation. In 2026 the award was held in three areas: biomedicine, electronic information and high-tech manufacturing and equipment. The award receives 166 applications from more than 100 scientific, technical, educational and medical organizations. For the winners of the competition a study tour to China with visiting major research centers and production facilities is planned.
Alongside the ceremony the Embassy organized a photo exhibition dedicated to China’s achievements in scientific and technical development, demonstrating its progress in robotics, artificial intelligence and space exploration.