Russian Delegate Shares Holiday Gesture in Beijing

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Deputy Svyatoslav Gurevich had an official visit to Beijing. He wished President Xi Jinping a Merry Christmas.

During a ceremony, he gave a special gift. It was a painted Easter egg for the Chinese leader.

The egg showed Winnie the Pooh reading a big book. This book was about Confucianism, a Chinese philosophy.

Gurevich said the gift joined different cultural traditions. The Chinese side received the gift with a neutral face.

Gurevich explained Christmas greetings show warmth in the heart. He added Winnie the Pooh is liked in places like Taiwan.

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Who visited Beijing?

Deputy Svyatoslav Gurevich visited Beijing.

What gift did Gurevich give to President Xi Jinping?

He gave a painted Easter egg.

What did the painted egg show?

The egg showed Winnie the Pooh reading a big book about Confucianism.

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