·Chinese studies, a sought-after major

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·Passage to Russia

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·Hu, Putin attend opening ceremony of "Year of China"

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·Russians get a taste of Chinese culture

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·Cultural exchanges 'can improve understanding'

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·Teacher yearns to meet friend from good old days

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·Citizens laud exchanges

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·Year of China to be held in Russia

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·Chinese, Russian vow to ensure China Year success

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·A celebration of all things China

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·Biggest show to beef up economic ties

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·Putin praises Year of Russia, China

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·Years of China, Russia lay groundwork for ties in new century

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·President Hu and Putin attend the opening ceremony

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