How Yuri Gagarin inspired a Chinese student to learn Russian (VIDEO)
"Yuri Gagarin is the first in the whole world! He's the reason I'm learning Russian," says Chinese student Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu is studying Russian at the Beijing University of Foreign Languages, but he speaks so fluent, it's as if he's been living in Russia for a long time! Zhang Yu came to Moscow to participate in the Russian Language World Championship for foreigners. His team took the 4th place.
Next year, Zhang Yu wants to enroll at the Moscow State University and study in Russia.