Russian students learn about robots in Tianjin. [Photo/Jinyun App]

Twenty-one teachers and students from Russia recently completed a week-long training program on marine engineering robotics at Tianjin Maritime College, combining Chinese language learning with vocational skills training.

Focusing on smart manufacturing and high-end marine equipment, the program offered participants hands-on experience with China's modern vocational education system. They visited navigation simulator labs, marine engineering equipment training facilities, and water-based training centers, gaining insights into maritime education and industry applications.

Participants observed marine engineering underwater robots up close, learned their operating principles and programming logic, and completed practical exercises in a simulated environment. The college's Marine Intelligent Robotics Application Technology program was added to China's national vocational education program directory in July, reflecting its focus on supporting the deep-sea technology sector.

The group also visited a smart zero-carbon terminal at Tianjin Port, the National Maritime Museum, and a high-end intelligent equipment manufacturer, with Chinese and Russian teachers exchanging views on curriculum development and innovative training models.

Beyond professional training, participants learned practical Chinese and tried traditional paper-cutting. Singing the classic Russian song Katyusha at the closing ceremony, they expressed their appreciation for this warm and fruitful exchange.