Russian school students visit Hainan University

Kate Makar, 16, said the exchange held significance for young people in both countries.

"I really love Chinese culture because it has a long history and it's very unique," she said.

"It's really important for Russian and Chinese teenagers to communicate with each other, because we have a history together and we also have a lot of things together, and I think our countries love each other and people love each other," Makar said.