人生最美的际遇
［俄罗斯］ 娜塔莎 中国地质大学（武汉）
第一次来到中国时，一切都好像梦境一般。踏上这片土地，我闻到了温暖而清新的味道，看到了好像在我梦里出现过很多次的风景，这种感觉就像是儿时拉着奶奶的手，蹦蹦跳跳地走在家乡的石板路上，数着脚下的每一块砖石，美好而安定。那种感觉，应该就是家的温暖吧。
刚到大连，我就被这里的一切吸引了。不同于俄罗斯的城市风格，这是一座悠闲自在的海滨城市。而我的故事，也是在这里徐徐展开的。在大连学习的第一年，我一个汉字都不认识，也不会说汉语，生活上学习上都遇到了不少困难，走到哪儿都有点胆怯。和家人朋友的分离也让我觉得很孤单，除了在教室里上课，我也不知道该做点儿什么。我想家，想父母，想念以前的日子。拨通爸爸的电话，他让我不要这么紧张，试着走进现在的生活，看看身边的世界。
于是，在学习之余，我走上了大连的街头。这时，我才发现，周围人都会对我投来友善的目光和灿烂的微笑，无论什么时候，总有人会对我伸出温暖的双手。后来，我去逛热闹的集市，感受人们讨价还价的乐趣；去公园的长椅上坐着，欣赏老爷爷老奶奶们唱着小曲儿打着太极；去海边广场漫步，看潮起潮落飞鸟白鸥……生活好像开始明亮了起来。渐渐地，我能听懂热闹集市里的纷繁嘈杂，像模像样地和老板侃大山；我可以跟着老人们快乐舞蹈，听他们讲每一招每一式的故事；我还拍下了不少美丽的风景照片，探索到了无数给人惊喜的地方……跟家人朋友通电话时，我更是滔滔不绝地讲述着这里有趣的生活。后来，爸爸问我：“你为什么这么喜欢中国呢？”
娜塔莎在大连
我想，我喜欢中国的第一个原因就是在这儿生活的感觉。我可以完全放空自己，沉浸在一个新的生活状态中。中国人的生活态度很简单，他们会享受生活，会把自己的热情都放到生活里去。到了晚上，我看到很多爷爷奶奶、叔叔阿姨在街头运动、舞蹈，这是多么自由自在的事情。我们可以唱喜欢的歌，跳喜欢的舞。在俄罗斯可不一样，如果你让我穿着家居服在街头散步，看着热闹的街道人头攒动，跟着一起扭动起来，那太难了。
第二个原因，是因为中国的发展速度真是太快了，每天都能带给我非凡的体验。在中国一切都很方便。在手机上只需要一个移动应用程序就可以做很多事情。一键下单，可以购票、订餐、订外卖、购物等，一切自动化的模式都在这里变得很和谐。我喜欢中国城市里的设施，电影院、购物中心、公园、广场、各种口味的餐馆一应俱全，电子图书馆、无人超市、随借随走的共享车辆、新鲜有趣的艺术展览……在城市的任何角落都能感受到科技的进步和经济的发达。我也喜欢乡村的无限风光，农家小院、小桥流水、田间地头，都能让人感受到大自然的美好与亲近。
后来，我去了北京、上海、广州，看到了让人惊叹的摩天大楼和金融中心，感受到了更快更强的发展速度。我想，中国人民真的是太幸福了，在中国生活真是太舒服了。国家为人民的生活不断努力，人民也团结一心，为国家的发展不断进步。
再后来，我到了武汉，在武汉学习汉语，为进入专业学习做准备。在大学里，我感受到了更深的中俄两国的友好关系，中国有不少学生学习俄语，了解普希金、叶赛宁、肖洛霍夫。在商店里，我也看到不少俄罗斯的产品在货架上出售，剧院里还常常有俄罗斯的芭蕾舞和歌剧展演。当然，两国的街头都有不少中俄游客，这让我觉得两国之间更加亲近了，也让我这个在中国留学的俄罗斯人感到格外高兴。虽然受到疫情的影响，我们中止了线下的学习，回到了自己的国家，但我无时无刻不在记挂着中国的一切，期盼着早日回到中国，回到学校的课堂里。在俄罗斯，我只能通过网络和电视新闻了解武汉的一切，看着武汉的“亲人”们奋战在抗击疫情的第一线，感受着众志成城的坚毅和勇气。我多么想回来拥抱拥抱你们，和你们并肩战斗！可喜的是，你们最终战胜了困难，迎来了美好的春天。在胜利的那一刻，我又一次看到了熟悉的教室、熟悉的街道、熟悉的城市，我仿佛又回到了我“家”。
中国地质大学 ／ 娜塔莎提供
中国地质大学 ／ 娜塔莎提供
今年还是中国共产党成立一百周年，我看到新闻里大家热情洋溢的笑脸，一同庆祝着现在美好的生活，我也充满了喜悦与祝福。中国从心底里改变了我，让我感受到了家的温暖和热情，让我找回了久违的轻松与快乐，让我体验了快速而便捷的生活，这都让我开始认认真真地享受生命中的每一刻，让我体验到了生活的美好与值得。
人生最美的际遇，就是我遇见了你，中国。
The Most Beautiful Encounter in My Life
［Russia］ Butina Nataliia， China University of Geosciences （Wuhan）
My first visit to China was just like a dream． When I stepped on this land， I smelled the warm and fresh air， and enjoyed the scenery that seemed to have frequently appeared in my dreams． It felt like when I was a child， holding my grandmother’s hand， jumping on the stone road in my hometown， counting every brick and stone under my feet， beautiful and stable． That feeling， I think， is the warmth of home．
When I first arrived in Dalian， a city in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province， I was attracted by everything around me． Unlike the styles of Russian cities， Dalian is a laid－back and comfortable coastal city． And it is here that my story unfolds． During my first year of study in Dalian， I neither knew a single Chinese character， nor I spoke Chinese． I had a lot of difficulties in life and study， and I was a bit shy wherever I went． The separation from my family and friends made me feel lonely． I had no idea what to do after class． I missed home， my parents and the old days． When I called my dad， he told me to take it easy and to try to step into the real life and the world around me．
After class， I went out onto the streets of Dalian． I noticed that people around me would cast friendly glances and bright smiles at me， and no matter what time of day， someone would always extend warm hands to me． Later， I went to the bustling market， feel the joy of people bargaining； I sat on the park benches， listening to the senior people singing songs while playing Tai Chi； I also stolled at the seaside square to watch the roaring sea and flying white seagulls．．． Life seemed to be starting to brighten up． Gradually， I could understand the small talks in the lively market， and chat with the stall－holders； I could dance happily with the aged people and listen to their stories one by one； I also took a lot of beautiful landscape photos and explored countless new places．．． When I talked to my family and friends on the phone， I can’t stop talking about the interesting things happened in China． Later， my dad asked me： Why do you like China so much？
I think the first thing I love China lies in the feeling of living here． I can completely empty my mind and immerse myself in a new state of life． Chinese people have a simple attitude toward life， and they will enjoy life and put all their passion into it． In the evening， I see many grandparents， uncles and aunts exercising and dancing in the street， which is so natural and comfortable． We can sing and dance the way we like． It’s differenet in Russia． If you ask me to walk in the street in my home clothes and watch the crowded people in the streets， it would be too difficult to dance along with them．
The second reason is because China develops really fast and brings me extraordinary experiences every day． Everything is so convenient when living in China． You can do a lot of things with just one mobile app on your phone． Only one click needed to place an order， you can buy tickets and food， order takeout， and go shopping online． Everything is so natural and harmonious here． I like the facilities in China’s cities； cinemas， shopping malls， parks， squares， restaurants of all tastes， electronic libraries， unmanned supermarkets， loan－as－you－go shared vehicles， fresh and interesting art exhibitions．．． In any corner of the city you can feel the progress of technology and economic development． I also like the unique scenery of the countryside， farmhouses， small bridges and streams， fields， all of which allow people to feel the beauty and closeness of nature．
Later， I visited Beijing， Shanghai and Guangzhou and saw the amazing skyscrapers and financial centers， and felt the faster and stronger development speed． I thought， the Chinese people are really happy and it is so comfortable to live in China． The country spares no effort for its people’s welfare， and the people are united to make progress for the country’s development．
Then later， I went to Wuhan， Hubei Province， where I studied Chinese language in preparation for further professional studies． At the university， I felt a deeper sense of friendship between Russia and China． Many students in China studied Russian and learned about Pushkin， Esenin and Sholokhov． I also saw a lot of Russian products on the shelves in the stores， and there were often Russian ballet and opera performances in the theaters． Besides， there are lots of Russian and Chinese tourists on the streets of both countries， which makes me feel closer to the two countries and feel extremely happy as a Russian girl studying in China． Although we suspended our classroom studies and returned to our country due to the outbreak of the COVID－19 pandemic， I am constantly thinking about China and looking forward to returning to China and classes as soon as possible． After returning Russia， I could only learn about Wuhan through the Internet and TV． I watched my fellow citizens in Wuhan fighting against the epidemic and felt the determination and courage of the Chinese people． I wanted to come back and hug them and fight alongside them！ Happily， Wuhan has finally overcome the difficulties and ushered in a beautiful spring． At that moment of victory， I once again saw the familiar classrooms， familiar streets， familiar cities， and I felt like I was back home again．
This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China． I was filled with joy and blessings when I saw the enthusiastic and smiling faces of everyone on the news， celebrating together the wonderful life they have now． China has changed me completely， making me feel the warmth and enthusiasm of home， giving me back my long－lost relaxation and happiness and letting me experience a fast and convenient life． All these feelings made me start to enjoy every moment of my life and enable me to experience the beauty and worth of life．
The most beautiful encounter in my life takes place when I met you， China．
