Russia, resort help Jilin locales prosper

This winter, the Yushu ski resort also welcomed a group of high school students. With the arrival of the new snow season, Yushu is actively promoting ice and snow sports in schools, organizing events and fostering a model of "ice and snow + sports" development, according to the local government.

The city has established seven national-level and 11 provincial-level ice and snow specialty schools.

"The ski resort provides professional ski training for students," said Li Bohao, the resort's director. "Whether beginners or advanced skiers, we offer tailored courses."

For students, skiing is both a skillful and challenging sport, he said, but through systematic training, they can develop athletic abilities, build physical strength and improve mental resilience in the snow.

"Our school's skiing and ice skating courses have drawn participation from more than 1,400 teachers and students," said Xu Le, a physical education teacher at Changyu High School in Yushu. "Ice and snow sports not only enrich campus life, but also spark students' interest in physical activity."