On 15 September 2026, the St. Petersburg N. A. Shchelokov Militia Academy welcomed an honoured guest: Mr Luo Zhanhui, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in St. Petersburg.
The ceremonial meeting began with the guard of honour welcoming the distinguished guest from China. The visit programme was rich: first of all, Mr Luo Zhanhui paid tribute to the memory of Nikolai Anisimovich Shchelokov by laying flowers at his bust.
V. A. Ivanov, Vice-President of the IPA Russian Section, attended the meeting. He was introduced to Mr Luo Zhanhui and accompanied the delegation at all stages of the visit to the academy.
During the tour of the academy, the guests took a detailed look at how the educational process is organised and appraised the institution's modern training facilities. In the gymnasium, demonstration training sessions in hand-to-hand combat were held for the distinguished guest, and on the parade ground the cadets gave an equestrian display.
In one of the academy's classrooms, an open lesson entitled "A Day of International Dialogue" was held for the students, and the distinguished guest took the most active part in it. Following the welcome addresses by Consul General Luo Zhanhui and by the Director of the N. A. Shchelokov Militia Academy, O. V. Yrukhin, a substantive conversation developed with the students. The presentation of commemorative gifts brought the event to a close.
During the meeting, the parties paid particular attention to prospects for international cooperation in the education and upbringing of the younger generations of both countries. The meeting took place in an atmosphere of constructive dialogue and mutual trust.
A bright finish to the official part was a riding lesson: Mr Luo Zhanhui tried his hand in the saddle on a stately white horse, which became the true highlight of the visit and left the guest the warmest impressions.
