16 winners from 12 countries were awarded at the 18th Special Book Awards of China held in Beijing in June 2025. Aleksei Rodionov, professor of Chinese studies at Saint Petersburg University, is a winner of the award in translating.

This award is the highest national award. It is presented each year to foreign authors, translators, and publishers for their great contributions in promoting Chinese publications and cultural exchanges between China and other countries. “As a sinologist (汉学家) and translator of Chinese literature, this award will encourage me to do more and do better in promoting cultural exchanges between Russia and China,” said the professor.

Rodionov said that he feels a special connection with China when he thought about his journey in Chinese literature.

“I was born on the Russian-Chinese border. From the moment I was born, I had a connection with China. As someone with a great interest in foreign languages, I naturally chose to learn Chinese. That’s how I started the journey of studying the Chinese language and literature,” he noted.

To the professor, translation is, in fact, a very enjoyable task. “Translating Chinese literary (文学的) works is my lifelong calling. It brings me joy and gives my life a deeper sense of purpose,” he said.

For decades, Rodionov has long devoted himself to translating and researching Chinese literature, having translated 26 works by Chinese authors such as Lao She.

“Literary works are an important gateway to understanding Chinese culture and the Chinese people. They are important bridges that connect our hearts and minds. In Russia, authors like Mo Yan and Yu Hua are very popular,” said the professor.

1.1.What was Aleksei Rodionov awarded for?

A Translating Chinese literature.

B Studying the Chinese language.

C Teaching Russian in China.

D Publishing a book in Chinese.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题 第一段点明他是翻译奖项得主，后文介绍他翻译大量中国文学作品。B 只说学习中文，不是获奖原因；C、D 文中没有提及。

2.2.What do we know about the award?

A It is held in Beijing every three years.

B It is the highest national award in Russia.

C It encourages Chinese writers, translators and publishers.

D It praises foreigners’ efforts in spreading Chinese culture.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题 第二段：奖项颁给外国作家、翻译家、出版人，表彰他们推广中国出版物、促进中外文化交流。A：every three years（每三年）错，原文 each year 每年；B：in Russia 错，是中国国家级奖项；C：encourages Chinese… 错，奖励的是外国人，不是中国人。

3.3.What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?

A Rodionov’s research into Chinese literature.

B Rodionov’s understanding of translation.

C Rodionov’s experiences of learning Chinese.

D Rodionov’s findings of Russian readers.

解析：选B。B 主旨大意题 第 5 段核心：教授认为翻译是乐事，翻译中国文学是毕生使命，讲他对翻译的理解。A 是他的研究；C 学中文经历（第四段）；D 俄罗斯读者的发现，本段未提。

4.4.What is the best title for the text?

A Connected by Literature

B Comparing Cultural Differences

C Rodionov’s Learning Journey in China

D Rodionov’s Exchange Program with China

解析：选A。A 主旨大意题 全文讲罗季奥诺夫借助文学翻译，搭建俄中之间心灵的桥梁，文学让两国相连。B 比较文化差异，文章没有对比差异；C：他在中国的求学之旅，错误，他在俄中边境出生，不是在中国求学；D：交流项目，文中没有交流项目。