![Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Lai Xiangdong)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/06/05/56775cd9606e4a66b938147e0f483ad2.jpg)
Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Lai Xiangdong)
![Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows skyscrapers at the international business center in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/06/05/945c91653da7448fa5d105ab36004491.jpg)
Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows skyscrapers at the international business center in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)
![Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows the Moscow State University in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/06/05/ea36741f46f14b4dba11ee983ebc2ee3.jpg)
Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows the Moscow State University in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)
![Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows a street view of St. Petersburg, Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/06/05/8634f3bacbb6480a82e54bedf337dd16.jpg)
Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows a street view of St. Petersburg, Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo)
![Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/06/05/3a41bd26625743419dec6c90ed367e2c.jpg)
Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo)
![Photo taken on May 28, 2019 shows a fountain in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/06/05/bbda5f2e0f35483bb5d77ba2a8df77a3.jpg)
Photo taken on May 28, 2019 shows a fountain in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)
![Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows the Kremlin Palace (L) and the Saint Basil\'s Cathedral in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/06/05/7b0107933a82404bb8351ba02cf67d8c.jpg)
Photo taken on June 3, 2019 shows the Kremlin Palace (L) and the Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, capital of Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday at a press briefing. Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum during his stay, according to spokesperson Lu Kang. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)