From October 3 to December 31, 2023, senior teachers of the Department of Music and Methods of Teaching Music Natalia Maksimova and Elena Guliaeva were on a working trip to the People's Republic of China. They conducted training sessions in the disciplines “Vocal Training” and “Musical Performance Training” at Gannan Normal University.

Upon completion of training, senior teacher Natalia Maksimova gave a report concert for the vocal and choral training class. Chinese students performed works by Italian, German, Chinese and Russian composers.

“At such events, our teachers show the results of their work. Natalia Maksimova masterfully organized the work with the choir and soloists. The event was highly appreciated by the leadership of Gannan University. Our teachers are eagerly awaited and greeted with great warmth in China. Another trip for teachers is planned for the spring,” commented the representatives of the Department.