Overview

• Putin's grandchildren are fluent in Mandarin, reflecting the growing popularity of the language in Russia.
• The Russian leader made the remarks during a visit to a secondary school in Kyzyl, Tuva.
• Putin emphasized the value of English, despite Russia's close economic and political partnership with China.
• The Russian President rarely discusses his private life, making these comments noteworthy.
• Russia and China declared a 'no limits' partnership in 2022, enhancing their bilateral relations across various sectors.