After a great success in Moscow, Shenzhen original dance drama "Wing Chun" continues its captivating tour in Russia and is set to be staged at the historic Marinsky Theater in St. Petersburg from April 30 to May 1. At the world-famous Boris Eifman Dance Academy, one of Russia's most prestigious dance institutions that is located at the heart of St. Petersburg, Shenzhen Daily & EyeShenzhen had an exclusive talk with Mr. Konstantin Matveev, the artistic director of Boris Eifman Dance Academy, who shared his insights into this remarkable artistic and cultural exchange.

Irina Viner, Former president of Russia’s rhythmic gymnastics federation believes Wing Chun unites Chinese and Russian cultures.

Olga Mikhailovna Kazakova, Chairwoman of the State Duma Committee on Culture of Russia told Shenzhen Daily "I give ‘Wing Chun’ 10 out of 10."

On April 25, a group of expatriates living and working in Guangming District visited the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum. They reviewed the foreign-language signs, making preparations for the official opening of the new museum in May.

SIGEP China 2025, a B2B food service trade fair focusing on gelato, baked goods, and coffee, opened on April 24 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District and runs through April 26. During an interview with Shenzhen Daily, Marco Carniello, Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG), described China as one of the most promising markets in IEG’s international business strategy. He also highlighted Shenzhen as an ideal gateway to enter the Chinese market.

Sergey Zhang Sha, president of the Russia-China Club, a regional public organization uniting top-tier Russian tour operators specializing in the Chinese market, told Shenzhen Daily that whether for business or leisure, Shenzhen continues to captivate and charm, making it a top destination for Russians seeking a blend of opportunity and excitement.

For Russian students Tatiana Bogdanova and Ekaterina Karaseva, both students at the Russian State University for the Humanities, visiting Shenzhen is something they are looking forward to, as the city is beautiful, modern, developed, futuristic, and culturally rich as they told Shenzhen Daily.

As “Wing Chun” is heading to Russia with activities planned at the Lomonosov Moscow State University, let’s see what the faculty and students at the Shenzhen MSU-BIT University have to say about the dance drama’s Russian tour.

A group of Russians came to watch the groundbreaking dance drama "Wing Chun" in Shenzhen before the show was shown in Russia.