On the morning of May 1, 2026, amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the ongoing China-Russia Education Year, Professor Zhirnov Artem, the Deputy Dean of the Chemistry Faculty at Lomonosov Moscow State University, along with Associate Professor Sybachin Andrei, visited the College of Chemistry at Nankai University. Academician Chen Jun, the Executive Vice President of Nankai University and a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Professor Cheng Fangyi, the Dean of the College of Chemistry, and Vice Dean Yuan Mingjian warmly received the two Russian scholars at the Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education).

Academician Chen Jun, on behalf of Nankai University, extended a warm welcome to Professor Zhirnov Artem and Dr. Sybachin Andrei. He briefly introduced the overall situation of Nankai University and highlighted the outstanding strengths and significant achievements of the College of Chemistry in the field of special chemical power sources in recent years. Academician Chen Jun emphasized that the College of Chemistry at Nankai University, as a leading force in the domestic chemistry discipline, has always adhered to the principle of open cooperation and is committed to promoting international exchanges and cooperation in chemical education and research. He looked forward to establishing long-term and stable cooperative relations with the Chemistry Faculty of Moscow University to jointly promote the prosperity and development of chemistry in both China and Russia.

Dean Cheng Fangyi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the two scholars from the Chemistry Faculty of Moscow University and highly praised the remarkable achievements of the faculty in the field of chemistry. He introduced the latest research progress of the College of Chemistry in areas such as polymer chemistry and so on, particularly emphasizing the leading position and international educational experience of the College of Chemistry at Nankai University. Dean Cheng expressed his hope that this visit would further deepen the understanding and friendship between the two universities, expand areas of cooperation, and elevate the level of collaboration.

Professor Zhirnov Artem expressed his sincere gratitude for the warm reception from the College of Chemistry at Nankai University and praised the outstanding achievements of the college in the field of chemistry. He introduced the latest research results and international educational characteristics of the Chemistry Faculty of Moscow University in areas such as polymer chemistry and the interactions between living cell membranes and synthetic oligomers and polymers. Professor Zhirnov Artem stated that the purpose of this visit was to deepen cooperation between the two universities in chemical education, research collaboration, and academic exchanges, jointly explore new models and paths for China-Russia cooperation in chemical education, and add new highlights to the China-Russia Education Year.

As an expert in lithium and sodium polymer electrolytes, Associate Professor Sybachin Andrei also shared his latest research results and insights in the field of electrochemistry. He expressed that China and Russia have a broad foundation for cooperation and enormous potential for collaboration in the field of chemistry. He hoped that this visit would further promote in-depth cooperation between the two universities in areas such as electrochemistry and jointly drive the research, development, and application of related technologies.

The two sides also engaged in in-depth discussions on potential future cooperative projects, including student exchange programs, joint research projects, and academic conference collaborations. Vice Dean Yuan Mingjian stated that the College of Chemistry at Nankai University would fully support cooperation with the Chemistry Faculty of Moscow University and provide more opportunities for exchanges and collaboration platforms for faculty and students from both universities, leveraging platforms.

This visit not only deepened the mutual understanding and friendship between the Chemistry Faculty of Moscow University and the College of Chemistry at Nankai University but also opened a new chapter in comprehensive cooperation between the two universities in the fields of chemical education, research collaboration, and academic exchanges. Against the backdrop of the China-Russia Education Year, the two universities will work hand in hand to jointly promote the vigorous development of chemistry education and research in both China and Russia.