"This is a great joy for me and the highest honor. I have received many awards in Russia and China, and even President Vladimir Putin himself awarded me the Order of Friendship. But, to be honest, the title of "foreign member of the Academy of Sciences" is higher than the Order of Friendship, I think so because I am a scientist, I am not a politician or a businessman," said Liu Wenfei.
He noted that being elected a foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences is "a real academic recognition."
"I don't think I'm the most deserving person in China to receive this title, but I'm still proud of it. Especially since I'm a professor of Russian literature, not chemistry or physics," the professor added.
He shared that he was very happy when he heard the news of his election, but "after the initial excitement, it became more difficult for me."
"I realize that I have a new mission, because now I'm not just a Chinese expert on Russian literature or a professor at a Chinese university, but also a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences," the expert said.
He noted that being elected a foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences is "a real academic recognition."
"I don't think I'm the most deserving person in China to receive this title, but I'm still proud of it. Especially since I'm a professor of Russian literature, not chemistry or physics," the professor added.
He shared that he was very happy when he heard the news of his election, but "after the initial excitement, it became more difficult for me."
"I realize that I have a new mission, because now I'm not just a Chinese expert on Russian literature or a professor at a Chinese university, but also a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences," the expert said.