The COVID-19 pandemic changed the Russian audience's understanding and requirement for video products, said Denis Perepelitsyn, head of communications of SPB TV, at the 2021 China-Russia Internet Media Forum via video link on Nov 22.

According to statistics, Russian audiences expressed great interest in Chinese programs, he said, adding many Russians have started to watch Chinese documentaries about fighting COVID-19. China's light amusement programs are also popular in Russia.

The 2021 China-Russia Internet Media Forum, with the theme of "Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning, Deepening Practical Cooperation", was held online via video link as well as offline at venues in Beijing and Moscow.