To advance international educational exchange and cooperation, and to broaden pathways for student advancement and faculty development, Shandong Xiehe University held an online meeting with Saint-Petersburg University of the Humanities and Social Sciences on the afternoon of June 23, 2026. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including an institutional cooperation framework, graduate programs, and virtual cultural exchange initiatives.

      The Russian delegation was represented by Vice-Rector Кауфельд Петр Станиславович, Head of the Department of Public Relations and External Affairs Ильенко-Соколова Наталия Александровна, Head of the Department of Cultural and Sports Activities Куль Дмитрий Анатольевич, Head of the Department of Youth Policy Мелентьева Александра Владимировна and Senior Lecturer and Translator Мещерякова Оксана Сергеевна from the Faculty of Art Studies. The Chinese side was represented by Ms. Yang Ru, Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Education, Mr. Charlie Zhou, Director of the International Office, and other staff members from the International Office.

      The two parties held productive discussions on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, reaching initial consensus and defining the general direction of future collaboration. In addition, they exchanged views on organizing virtual cultural exchange activities designed to foster mutual understanding between students and faculty of both institutions. Plans include online lectures, short video showcases, and interactive quizzes to promote youth engagement and cross-cultural appreciation.

      This online meeting marked a promising start to the partnership between Shandong Xiehe University and Saint-Petersburg University of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Both sides expressed their commitment to building on this momentum, expediting the signing of formal agreements, and bringing projects to fruition, with the shared goal of establishing a long-term and stable cooperative relationship.
      
      St. Petersburg University of the Humanities and Social Sciences, founded in 1926, was granted university status in 1992. It offers a broad range of programmes across disciplines such as Law, Economics, Management, Journalism, Psychology, Linguistics, Applied IT, and Film and Theatre Directing, with degree options spanning bachelor's, master's, specialist, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The University operates seven campuses across Russia, along with an overseas campus in Kazakhstan, and currently serves a student body of over 12,000.(Inter Office:Danee&Evan)