The China-Russia Years of Education, starting this year, are set to feature hundreds of exchange events, building on the success of previous theme years dedicated to culture, sports and sci-tech innovation, Xinhua News Agency reported.

　　"I am an example of China-Russia educational cooperation," Peng said, noting that he is currently working in the engineering sector, and he thinks the two countries can have more opportunities for cooperation in this field. He said he would be very happy if he had the chance to take part in such cooperation."

　　Now the father of two boys, aged seven and five, Peng said he hopes to take them to Russia when they are older. "I want them to see the country that changed the course of my life and tell them the story that began 26 years ago in Beihai Park," he said. He added that he hopes his children can one day become part of the friendship and people-to-people exchanges between China and Russia.