A Chinese performer stages a face-changing performance at a "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration event in St. Petersburg, Russia, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

A Chinese performer presents acrobatics at a "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration event in St. Petersburg, Russia, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

Local people participate in traditional Chinese games at a "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration event in St. Petersburg, Russia, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

A Chinese actress interacts with a local resident at a "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration event in St. Petersburg, Russia, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

Chinese performers present a traditional dance at a "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration event in St. Petersburg, Russia, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

Local people learn Chinese paper cutting at a "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration event in St. Petersburg, Russia, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)