Young Russians familiar with China's development: film director

Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov speaks at a 'How I Became Russian'pre-screening event at the embassy in Beijing on Friday, Jan 11, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

A new comedy 'How I Became Russian', jointly produced by China and Russia, has been rescheduled to open in the Chinese cinemas on Jan 25th.

The cast, which includes Chinese director Xia Hao, actor Dong Chang and Russian director Akaki Sak-hel-ash-vili, recently announced the news together in the Russian embassy in Beijing.

In director Xia Hao's eyes, lead actress Lisa Jenova (丽萨·加纳诺娃) is very knowledgeable about China.

"She's never been to China before. But she's quite interested in Chinese culture. The Internet has made her better informed and quite familiar with fresh things that happen in China. Unlike the older generation of Russians who still think the Chinese living life like in the 1950s or 60s, the young generations of Russians are well aware of modern-day China's development."

The cast of upcoming comedy 'How I Became Russian' pose together at a promotional event in Beijing on Jan 10, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]

The movie adaptation is centered on a Chinese man who has come to Russia because of his Russian girlfriend. His future father-in-law is an obstinate man who is determined to make life difficult.

The comedy was first shown in Qingdao last year at the first Film Festival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

It will be released in both China and Russia.

'How I Became Russian' cast with both Chinese and Russian actors promote their film in Beijing on Jan 10, 2019. [Photo provided to China Plus]