人生最美的際遇
〔俄羅斯〕 娜塔莎 中國地質大學（武漢）
第一次來到中國時，一切都好像夢境一般。踏上這片土地，我聞到了溫暖而清新的味道，看到了好像在我夢裏出現過很多次的風景，這種感覺就像是兒時拉著奶奶的手，蹦蹦跳跳地走在家鄉的石板路上，數著腳下的每一塊磚石，美好而安定。那種感覺，應該就是家的溫暖吧。
剛到大連，我就被這裡的一切吸引了。不同於俄羅斯的城市風格，這是一座悠閒自在的海濱城市。而我的故事，也是在這裡徐徐展開的。在大連學習的第一年，我一個漢字都不認識，也不會説漢語，生活上學習上都遇到了不少困難，走到哪兒都有點膽怯。和家人朋友的分離也讓我覺得很孤單，除了在教室裏上課，我也不知道該做點兒什麼。我想家，想父母，想念以前的日子。撥通爸爸的電話，他讓我不要這麼緊張，試著走進現在的生活，看看身邊的世界。
於是，在學習之餘，我走上了大連的街頭。這時，我才發現，周圍人都會對我投來友善的目光和燦爛的微笑，無論什麼時候，總有人會對我伸出溫暖的雙手。後來，我去逛熱鬧的集市，感受人們討價還價的樂趣；去公園的長椅上坐著，欣賞老爺爺老奶奶們唱著小曲兒打著太極；去海邊廣場漫步，看潮起潮落飛鳥白鷗……生活好像開始明亮了起來。漸漸地，我能聽懂熱鬧集市裏的紛繁嘈雜，像模像樣地和老闆侃大山；我可以跟著老人們快樂舞蹈，聽他們講每一招每一式的故事；我還拍下了不少美麗的風景照片，探索到了無數給人驚喜的地方……跟家人朋友通電話時，我更是滔滔不絕地講述著這裡有趣的生活。後來，爸爸問我：“你為什麼這麼喜歡中國呢？”
娜塔莎在大連
我想，我喜歡中國的第一個原因就是在這兒生活的感覺。我可以完全放空自己，沉浸在一個新的生活狀態中。中國人的生活態度很簡單，他們會享受生活，會把自己的熱情都放到生活裏去。到了晚上，我看到很多爺爺奶奶、叔叔阿姨在街頭運動、舞蹈，這是多麼自由自在的事情。我們可以唱喜歡的歌，跳喜歡的舞。在俄羅斯可不一樣，如果你讓我穿著家居服在街頭散步，看著熱鬧的街道人頭攢動，跟著一起扭動起來，那太難了。
第二個原因，是因為中國的發展速度真是太快了，每天都能帶給我非凡的體驗。在中國一切都很方便。在手機上只需要一個移動應用程式就可以做很多事情。一鍵下單，可以購票、訂餐、訂外賣、購物等，一切自動化的模式都在這裡變得很和諧。我喜歡中國城市裏的設施，電影院、購物中心、公園、廣場、各種口味的餐館一應俱全，電子圖書館、無人超市、隨借隨走的共用車輛、新鮮有趣的藝術展覽……在城市的任何角落都能感受到科技的進步和經濟的發達。我也喜歡鄉村的無限風光，農家小院、小橋流水、田間地頭，都能讓人感受到大自然的美好與親近。
後來，我去了北京、上海、廣州，看到了讓人驚嘆的摩天大樓和金融中心，感受到了更快更強的發展速度。我想，中國人民真的是太幸福了，在中國生活真是太舒服了。國家為人民的生活不斷努力，人民也團結一心，為國家的發展不斷進步。
再後來，我到了武漢，在武漢學習漢語，為進入專業學習做準備。在大學裏，我感受到了更深的中俄兩國的友好關係，中國有不少學生學習俄語，了解普希金、葉賽寧、肖洛霍夫。在商店裏，我也看到不少俄羅斯的産品在貨架上出售，劇院裏還常常有俄羅斯的芭蕾舞和歌劇展演。當然，兩國的街頭都有不少中俄遊客，這讓我覺得兩國之間更加親近了，也讓我這個在中國留學的俄羅斯人感到格外高興。雖然受到疫情的影響，我們中止了線下的學習，回到了自己的國家，但我無時無刻不在記挂著中國的一切，期盼著早日回到中國，回到學校的課堂裏。在俄羅斯，我只能通過網路和電視新聞了解武漢的一切，看著武漢的“親人”們奮戰在抗擊疫情的第一線，感受著眾志成城的堅毅和勇氣。我多麼想回來擁抱擁抱你們，和你們並肩戰鬥！可喜的是，你們最終戰勝了困難，迎來了美好的春天。在勝利的那一刻，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”。
中國地質大學 ／ 娜塔莎提供
中國地質大學 ／ 娜塔莎提供
今年還是中國共産黨成立一百週年，我看到新聞裏大家熱情洋溢的笑臉，一同慶祝著現在美好的生活，我也充滿了喜悅與祝福。中國從心底裏改變了我，讓我感受到了家的溫暖和熱情，讓我找回了久違的輕鬆與快樂，讓我體驗了快速而便捷的生活，這都讓我開始認認真真地享受生命中的每一刻，讓我體驗到了生活的美好與值得。
人生最美的際遇，就是我遇見了你，中國。
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．
