Chinanews, Shenyang, August 29th, title: Russian schoolmaster turned into China's "net celebrity": there are particularly many opportunities for development in China

　　Author Li Xing Yu Ruizhai

　　“I’m on the Polengai Kamar road, and I’m stuck. I want to drink boiled water. The Chinese boiled water can cure all diseases!” On a short video platform, the “western” Russian guy Dawei spoke fluently. The northeastern dialect of China shows the cultural differences between China and Russia with exaggerated performances.

　　"This Chinese really looks like a foreigner." "The secret core technology of drinking boiled water was even known to him." "This foreigner in Northeast China is so handsome!" ... It has gained more than 2 million fans on a short video platform in China. Wei said that he didn't expect so many people to like him. It's great to work here.

Dawei is at Liaoning University.

Photo courtesy of Dawei

　　David was born in 1995 from Irkutsk Region, Russia. The handsome David is polite and a veritable academic bully.

　　In 2014, Dawei, who studied at Irkutsk State University in Russia, went to Liaoning University in China as an exchange student.

In China, Dawei obtained a bachelor's degree in world economics from Liaoning University and a master's degree in international relations from Liaoning University. He was also studying for a doctoral degree in world economics at Liaoning University, passed the Chinese-Russian translation qualification certificate, and Chinese proficiency test level 5.

　　However, the sudden outbreak of new crown pneumonia disrupted Dawei's education.

"Due to the impact of the Russian epidemic, the family's economic situation is not good, so I found a job to earn money to support my family. I hope that the teacher leaders agree to the application, thank Liaoning University for the kindness of my education." In 2020, Dawei submitted an application for withdrawal due to the epidemic. , Change the student visa to a work visa.

Dawei started its business in Shenyang.

Photo by Yu Ruizhai

　　Dawei said: "There are so many opportunities to develop, earn money, and work in China. I feel that for foreigners, the better your Chinese, the faster you develop."

　　By chance, Dawei filmed "Mom, you see there are so many foreigners here." on the Shenyang subway. The video became popular on the Internet and attracted a lot of netizens' attention.

Dawei took this opportunity to shoot a series of funny videos reflecting the cultural differences between China and Russia.

Up to now, Dawei has received more than 2.2 million fans' attention, and his works have received 48.48 million likes. "Xueba" has successfully turned into an "net celebrity".

　　Dawei firmly believes that as long as you work hard and use your brain, there are many opportunities to make money in China.

He signed a contract with a multi-channel network agency.

Zhao Shan, the person in charge of video operations at the agency, told reporters that the agency will send the script to the Internet celebrities in advance. Dawei works hard. He always memorizes the script in advance. The shooting process and the staff cooperate with each other tacitly. The performance is beyond imagination.

　　In fact, before coming to China, Dawei had taken a fancy to China's development potential.

Dawei said that his father often saw China's rapid development in the news, and his father felt that he would definitely have more opportunities in China.

　　Dawei did not worry too much about dropping out of school. In addition to being a "net celebrity", he also became a "boss."

In October 2020, Dawei registered its own company in Shenyang Free Trade Zone, mainly engaged in catering.

At that time, the Shenyang Free Trade Zone introduced a series of preferential policies to attract foreign students and outstanding talents to stay and apply for entrepreneurial visas to stay in China for them.

Dawei's short video works.

Photo by Li Xi

　　"Walk by, pass by, don't miss it, Russian bacon cheese rolls..." In less than a year, Dawei has opened three restaurants in Shenyang, each with its own unique styles.

And his good development in China also made his relatives in his hometown feel the prosperity of China.

"I also have a 14-year-old brother in my family. When he graduates from high school, his parents will send his brother to Shenyang. In China, his development will only be better than mine."

　　"In the past seven years in Shenyang, I feel that every day is changing, and even some things I didn't expect are already in China." For Dawei, in addition to the rapid economic development in China, there are also his beloved ones. Friends and familiar streets.

In the future, he hopes to obtain a Chinese green card through his own efforts, and earn more money here, so that everyone around him can live a happy life.

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