Two Chinese artists received a Russian art honor in Beijing on
Wednesday as Russia Year goes forward in China.
The artists, Yuan Xikun and Gao Man, were rewarded with the
honorary membership into the Russian art academy as the first two
Chinese laureates.
Russian Ambassador Sergey Razov presented the certificates to
them at the rewarding ceremony.
The two artists were well-known for their sculptures, portraits
and literature work.
Dozens of activities will be held in China during the Russia
Year, covering the political, economic, scientific and
technological, educational and cultural sectors.
(Xinhua News Agency February 16, 2006)
