The first giant panda born in Russia, "Katyusha," celebrated its second birthday on the 24th. The Moscow Zoo has launched a week-long event to send blessings to the "little birthday star" along with tourists and local visitors who have come from afar. To celebrate the birthday of "Katyusha", Moscow Zoo carefully prepared a cake made of bamboo tubes and fruits, with the number "2" symbolizing two years old made of ice cubes on top. The ice cubes contained the carrots that "Katyusha" loves to eat. On August 24th, the giant panda "Katyusha" enjoyed a "birthday cake" at the Moscow Zoo in Russia. On her birthday, Zhang Chaoqun, a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, specially made a bamboo wooden house as a birthday toy for "Katyusha". "Katyusha" quickly fell in love with the wooden house and not only found the cookies hidden inside by the keeper, but also opened them three times and five times to eat. Her cute and adorable appearance made people laugh and laugh. At the birthday event, the Chinese Embassy in Russia presented a special birthday gift to "Katyusha". Minister Zhang Wei said that the giant pandas "Ding Ding" and "Ruyi" are beautiful symbols of the Chinese people's profound friendship with the Russian people. The birth of "Katyusha" is a vivid portrayal of the traditional friendship between China and Russia in the new era. It not only serves as a "special envoy" for cultural exchange, but also becomes a popular "top tier star" on social media between China and Russia. Katyusha's parents, Ruyi and Dingding, arrived in Moscow in April 2019. On August 24, 2023, "Ding Ding" gave birth to its first cub, the first giant panda cub born in Russia. After over 380000 Russian citizens voted online, the giant panda cub was named "Katyusha". Moscow Zoo director Akurova said in an interview that "Katyusha" is thriving and has reached a weight of 78 kilograms. It chews bamboo with great enthusiasm every day and has a good appetite. Its lively and playful personality has become increasingly distinct, and it has mastered complex survival skills and customized training programs for it, "said Akulova." Katyusha "is not only a symbol of friendship between Russia and China, but also an important part of the scientific research projects carried out by the two countries around giant pandas. Its growth is a unique example of natural nurturing. During Katyusha's birthday week, Chinese style decorations can be seen everywhere in the Moscow Zoo. The big red lantern extends from the entrance of the zoo to the giant panda enclosure. Dragon and lion dances, tea performances, science lectures, handmade crafts and other colorful activities make the birthday week of giant pandas both interesting and informative. The Moscow Zoo also specially organized a themed tour called "Chinese Visitors", connecting animals from China in the zoo through tour routes to help local people better understand China's nature and ecology. At the same time, a themed tour event called "Katyusha and Its Neighbors" is also regularly open to visitors. Russian girl Vasilyeva came to the zoo with her family to celebrate the birthday of "Katyusha". She was wearing a hoodie with black and white patterns, dressing herself up like a cute giant panda. On August 24th, Akurova, the director of Moscow Zoo in Russia, delivered a speech at the 2nd birthday celebration of the giant panda "Katyusha". Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Chaoqun took a photo outside the enclosure of "Katyusha", where Dmitrieva picked up her daughter and stopped to watch for a long time. It's so rare to see such a rare and unique animal in Russia! "She told reporters that she has loved giant pandas since she was young, and immediately fell in love with them when she first saw their appearance in a book. Wishing them good health and many interesting, adventurous, and happy days in the future. Most importantly, I hope they will live a long life and have more people like them. Even in China, many people are thinking of "Katyusha", affectionately referred to as "Princess Shasa" and "King Ula" by Chinese netizens. On August 24th, tourists participated in the birthday week of the giant panda "Katyusha" at the Moscow Zoo in Russia. Photo by Zhang Chaoqun, Xinhua News Agency. Wu Kai, who works at the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center, is an expert in giant panda breeding and rearing. Two years ago, he came to Moscow to accompany "Tintin" in childbirth and witness the birth of "Katyusha". Kaqiusha "is the third giant panda cub delivered by this" dad "outside of China. The 'cat' I have brought with me is always on my mind. I hope it can grow up healthy and happy, "said Wu Kai. (New Society)