The China-Russia Years of Education art education exchange series was launched on Thursday night at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.

The two-year art event aims to further implement bilateral education cooperation agreements and inject new vitality into people-to-people and cultural exchanges, as well as education collaboration between China and Russia.

The series spans music, fine arts, dance, drama and academic exchanges, featuring performances, exhibitions, joint curriculum development, faculty and student visits, and co-creation projects.