OREANDA-NEWS. March 16, 2012. Year 2012 is announced to become the “Year of Russia” in China, reported the press-centre of Intourist.

The official opening ceremony of the “Year” will take place on the 23rd of March  in the Big National Theatre in Peking.  The event will be held under the guidance of the Russian Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Youth politics, Russian Federal Agency of Tourism and State Administration of Tourism Affairs of PRC.

“The aim of the “Year of Russia” in China”, is to emphasis the meaning of tourism between our countries " – said Alexander Radkov, the head of Rostourism, in his interview. For Russia, China is a very capacious market with great potential for the incoming tourism. We are interested in attracting more people from China to our country.”

“The travel brand parade” will take place during the opening ceremony: the most unique and interesting  places from all over Russia  will be shown on big screens. The slide show will be synchronized with dance and music bands performances. 

The Russian-Chinese forum will start on the 24th of March. Delegations from more than 20 regions , including the governors, are expected to be present.

In total 147 events are planned for the “Year” – festivals, exhibitions, contests, presentation , including the investment projects ones, and motor rally Moscow-Peking on China-made cars.

According to the agreement, “Intourist” LLC will be hosting Chinese tourists in our country during the  “Year of Russia”.

Intourist delegation will be headed by Inbound Director (Asia, North America and North Europe) Zharova Nina.