(From left to right) Five college students Zhao Zijian, Wei Danyang, Wu Yuhong, Lan Junxin and Jiang Jie are ready for the China-Russia ? Youth Collaboration. [Photo by Du Lianyi/chinadaily.com.cn]

"Vigorous and passionate, college students usually have a keen power of observation. I hope they will give full play to their strong points and learn something useful and meaningful through the event,” said Han Lei, editor-in-chief of China Daily Website.

Jiang Jie, a student, said, "I was a volunteer at the first session of China-Russia Forum last year. This year, I am honored to become a participant, it is a valuable chance for me.”

"I believe the trip to Russia will be an unforgettable experience."

Lan Junxin, another student, said, "I'm good at making short videos and I'm looking forward to record the beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural life of Rostov-on-Don, and I cherish the chance.”

The China-Russia Forum: New Media ? Youth Collaboration, supported by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of China and the Russian Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications, was held in Guangdong province in 2016. Following the success of China-Russia Tourism Year, China-Russia Language Year and the China-Russia Youth Year, the forum is bound to promote fruitful collaborations between the two countries.