Shanghai Conservatory of Music welcomed Alexander Sergeevich Ryzhinsky, rector of the Gnesin Moscow Institute of Music, and Tatyana Ivanovna Naumenko, vice rector, during a meeting on October 19th, according to Shanghai Conservatory officials. Several school leaders, including Vice President Feng Lei, also attended the discussion.
Pai Xiaoqian, secretary of the Shanghai Conservatory’s party committee, extended a welcome and detailed recent advancements in talent development, academic disciplines, and international partnerships. She emphasized the collaborative successes achieved between the two institutions regarding scholarly research and faculty exchanges.
Recognizing this year as both the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership and the inaugural year of the China-Russia Education Year, Pai Xiaoqian expressed hope to build on this opportunity. Leveraging the China-Russia Music and Culture Exchange Center, she suggested expanding cooperation in areas like student exchanges, joint research, and reciprocal academic visits. Ryzhinsky acknowledged Shanghai Conservatory’s achievements and shared details about the Gnesin Institute’s programs and specializations.
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