On October 28, on the premises of the Russian Embassy in China, a ceremony was held to hand over 30 peony bushes to the diplomatic mission - a gift from the city of Haza (Shandong province), which in China is called the "capital of the peony". The event was attended by the Embassy's Minister-Counselor Laner Slimulin, Deputy Head of the Municipal Foreign Office Joe Iling, Deputy Director of the Regional Selection Center Liu Zhiguo. The planted plants, after taking root, are supposed to bloom next season - in April 2027. Peonies have a special meaning in Chinese culture, representing longevity and prosperity, associated with feminine beauty and grace, and are often depicted in traditional ink paintings. Unofficially - among the people - the peony is considered the state flower of China; He is fondly called the "King of Flowers". Ratov has historically devoted a lot of attention to the development of the peony growing industry. Every year in April, an international thematic festival is held there - the city turns into a blooming garden, attracting travelers from different countries.

On October 28, on the premises of the Russian Embassy in China, a ceremony was held to hand over 30 peony bushes to the diplomatic mission - a gift from the city of Haza (Shandong province), which in China is called the "capital of the peony". The event was attended by the Embassy's Minister-Counselor Laner Slimulin, Deputy Head of the Municipal Foreign Office Joe Iling, Deputy Director of the Regional Selection Center Liu Zhiguo. The planted plants, after taking root, are supposed to bloom next season - in April 2027. Peonies have a special meaning in Chinese culture, representing longevity and prosperity, associated with feminine beauty and grace, and are often depicted in traditional ink paintings. Unofficially - among the people - the peony is considered the state flower of China; He is fondly called the "King of Flowers". Ratov has historically devoted a lot of attention to the development of the peony growing industry. Every year in April, an international thematic festival is held there - the city turns into a blooming garden, attracting travelers from different countries.