Putin Reveals Grandchildren's Fluency in Mandarin Amid Strengthening Russia-China Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlights his family's linguistic skills while underscoring the importance of English in a speech to students.
- 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.