Russian performers walk down Bagua Street in Heping district, Shenyang, capital of Northeast China’s Liaoning province, on Aug 9. The 2019 Russian culture festival, which is aimed at promoting cultural exchanges between Russian and Chinese people, as well as boosting local tourism, kicked off that day and will run for a month. [Photo/IC]

Visitors try Russian food during the festival in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Aug 9. [Photo/IC]