Olesia (Full name Topko Olesia) from Moscow State University of Technology "STANKIN" in Russia is currently teaching Russian in the International School of Intelligent Manufacturing of Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering (CQVIE).

Olesia is teaching students

In May 2023, Olesia first arrived in Chongqing. She praised the school's landscape and natural scenery that blended the design of mountains and water upon her arrival at CQVIE. During her spare time, she visited many areas nearby. According to her observations, Chongqing is a metropolis with strong modernity. The city's public transportation system is highly developed, with convenient access to subways, buses, and taxis, allowing effortless exploration of every scenic attraction.

Olesia favorite way to understand Chongqing's essence is through exploring its urban parks and museums, where she delves into the mountain city's unique landscape and profound cultural heritage. The city's three-dimensional urban layout particularly fascinates her, with iconic landmarks like the "LRT-through-building" at Liziba Station, the panoramic "Eye in the Sky" observatory, and the dazzling nightscape of Hongyadong, all embodying the "8D spatial magic" that blends futuristic urban planning with vibrant street life. This harmonious coexistence of architectural wonder and humanistic vitality forms Chongqing's distinctive aesthetic charm. ‌

When discussing her teaching philosophy, Olesia highlights Russian's unique linguistic charm and profound cultural richness that captivate language enthusiasts worldwide‌. However, the language's tricky pronunciation, intricate grammatical cases, and labyrinthine verb conjugations often create psychological barriers for Chinese learners during their studies‌. For her, teaching Russian to Chinese students is more challenging.

Olesia is teaching students

To help students release stress, Olesia emphasizes interaction in teaching. She often teaches Russian with examples, such as books, stationery and daily necessities to stimulate students' interest in learning, help them master the key points and improve their practical use of Russian. At the same time, Olesia incorporates unique Russian culture, customs and history into her language teaching, allowing students to better understand the traditional Russian culture as well as the language points. In her dedicated guidance, students has made rapid progress in Russian proficiency and significantly improved their cross-cultural communication skills.

In March 2022, the Sino-foreign cooperative education institution established by Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering (CQVIE) and Moscow State University of Technology "STANKIN", the CQVIE International Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing, obtained official approval from China's Ministry of Education. In March 2025, CQVIE and STANKIN further solidified their partnership by signing an educational and scientific cooperation agreement to jointly establish the China-Russia Innovation Development Center. As cooperation deepens, Olesia envisions her students mastering language skills to become cultural envoys, channeling youthful energy into advancing international exchanges and technological collaboration.

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