Ukrainian Vlogger Captures ‘True China’ in Heartwarming Spring Festival Journey

Anastasiia Reznik, a Ukrainian student turned social media storyteller, swapped Kyiv for Beijing years ago – but this Lunar New Year, she traded the capital’s buzz for the snow-covered streets of Changchun in northeastern China. Her camera rolls as she joins dumpling-making sessions, watches yangge folk dances, and shares late-night laughs with her \"Chinese family\" over steaming hotpot.

\"I’ve seen China’s resilience firsthand,\" says Reznik, who documented the country’s pandemic response as a vlogger. \"Now I’m capturing its joy.\" Her videos show lantern-lit markets buzzing with shoppers and multi-generational reunions where red envelopes (hongbao) fly faster than TikTok trends.

From Beijing’s temple fairs to Changchun’s -30°C ice festivals, Reznik’s journey mirrors China’s post-pandemic revival. \"This is the real China,\" she tells followers, \"where tradition meets tomorrow.\" Her clips racking up 1M+ views reveal a truth: cultural connections outshine borders.

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'True China': Ukrainian vlogger celebrates Spring Festival in NE China

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