亚太面孔·深圳故事⑧｜喝温水逛围屋坐月子：一个俄罗斯教授家庭的深圳日常

高挑的身材、白皙的皮肤，说起话来慢条斯理，举手投足间透着一股文质彬彬的气息……在深圳北理莫斯科大学生物系的一众俄罗斯籍教授里，43岁的瓦列里·诺沃谢列茨基（Valery Novoseletsky）或许不是名声最响的那个，但却是最具亲和力的一个。

Tall, fair-skinned, soft-spoken and refined in bearing — among the Russian professors in the Department of Biology at Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, 43-year-old Valery Novoseletsky may not be the most well-known, but he is certainly one of the most approachable.

瓦列里在课堂上

这种亲和力，一定程度上源自他与这所大学、这座城市的相融共生。在生活的一边，他一头扎进生物信息学与蛋白质结构建模的科研世界里，在三尺讲台上传道授业；另一边，他和妻子带着一双儿女扎根龙岗，在岭南的烟火日常中感受着这座城市蓬勃跃动的脉搏。

This approachability stems in part from how seamlessly he has integrated into the university and the city. Professionally, he immerses himself in bioinformatics and protein structure modeling, teaching and mentoring students in the classroom. Personally, he and his wife are raising their two children in Longgang, feeling the city’s dynamic pulse amid the vibrant everyday life of Lingnan.

于三尺讲台感受中俄文化碰撞

Experiencing Sino-Russian Cultural Fusion in the Classroom

瓦列里与深圳的结缘，最早可追溯至2017年。

Valery’s bond with Shenzhen dates back to 2017.

瓦列里（右二）第一次来到深圳

那一年，34岁的瓦列里以莫斯科国立罗蒙诺索夫大学教师的身份，来到深圳北理莫斯科大学访学。这段时间不长的参访经历，让他对这所年轻的中俄合作大学留下了深刻印象，也为他在心里悄然种下了关于深圳生活的种种瑰丽的想象。

At 34, he visited Shenzhen MSU-BIT University as a faculty member from Lomonosov Moscow State University. The brief academic visit left a deep impression on him regarding the young Sino-Russian cooperative university, and quietly sowed the seeds of a vivid imagination about life in Shenzhen.

2022年，瓦列里正式与深圳北理莫斯科大学签订长期聘用合同，成为了该校300多名国际教师中的一员。在人才济济的生物系，他一手抓科研、一手抓教学，既长期深耕于蛋白质结构与药物靶点研究，又始终致力于在多元文化环境中开展跨境学术合作与教学。

In 2022, Valery signed a long-term employment contract with the university, joining its roster of more than 300 international faculty members. In the well-staffed Department of Biology, he maintains a dual focus on research and teaching: he delves deeply into protein structure and drug target research, while remaining committed to cross-border academic collaboration and teaching in a multicultural environment.

瓦列里在课堂上

瓦列里常说，深圳北理莫斯科大学的校园天然就是一个多元文化的交汇场，中外学生在此同堂上课、朝夕相处，常常会迸发出妙趣横生的交流瞬间。刚到学校不久时，瓦列里便注意到了一个有趣的场景：课间休息时，班上的中俄学生们会围在一起，用中俄两种语言手舞足蹈地讨论彼此的衣着审美，哪怕语言并不完全互通，这些年轻人的好奇心依旧会让交流热烈地展开。

Valery is fond of saying that the MSU-BIT campus is a natural crossroads of cultures, where Chinese and Russian students study and live side by side, sparking fascinating moments of exchange. Shortly after he arrived, he noticed a heartwarming scene: during breaks, students from both countries would gather, gesturing animatedly and switching between the two languages to discuss their tastes in clothing. Even when they did not fully understand each other, their curiosity kept the conversation lively.

那时的瓦列里虽不懂中文，但看着这群来自不同国度的青年毫无隔阂地畅谈，他的内心仍生出了颇多感触。他意识到，科学没有国界，但根植于不同民族血脉中的文化传统，却让科学变得更辽阔、文明变得更多彩；而让不同文化背景的学生共同成长、取长补短，恰恰是这所中俄合作大学最珍贵的价值所在。

Though Valery did not speak Chinese at the time, watching these young people chat with such ease struck a chord with him. He realized that while science knows no borders, cultural traditions rooted in different nations enrich scientific practice and add diversity to civilizations. Enabling students from diverse cultural backgrounds to grow together and learn from each other is precisely the most precious value of this Sino-Russian university.

当然，这种文化差异所带来的“碰撞”给瓦列里本人也带来了诸多启发与思考。比如，有些年轻的中国学生习惯于用AI来辅助课业，而缺少沉下心来研读文献的耐心，这让瓦列里颇感忧虑。有一回，他在和一名中国研究生一起研究某项课题时，一度陷入僵局；没想到的是，就在一筹莫展之际，这位学生却借助AI技术分析了大量科学文献，并提出了几种破局的思路，其中一条思路帮他们最终找到了解法。这次经历，让瓦列里对这些“AI原住民”刮目相看，也让他意识到中俄科研人之间不同思维方式的碰撞有时往往能迸发出令人意想不到的能量。

Naturally, this cross-cultural dynamic has also given Valery much food for thought.For instance, he was concerned that some young Chinese students tend to rely on AI for coursework and lack the patience to delve into academic papers. Once, while working on a research project with a Chinese graduate student, they hit a dead end. Unexpectedly, the student used AI to analyze a vast body of scientific literature and proposed several novel approaches, one of which ultimately led them to a solution. The experience gave Valery a new perspective on these digital natives raised on AI, and showed him that the interplay of different thinking styles between Chinese and Russian researchers can yield surprisingly fruitful results.

在烟火龙岗体验中式生活方式

Embracing the Chinese Way of Life in Vibrant Longgang

每天清晨，瓦列里都会穿过绿意盎然的校园走向教学楼。“绿”，是他对这方校园、这座城市的第一印象，“深圳的生态环境很好，城市空间规划得也很棒，到处都是公园绿地。”

Every morning, Valery walks through the lush, green campus to his teaching building. “Green” is his first impression of both the university and the city. “Shenzhen has a fantastic ecological environment and excellent urban planning, with parks and green spaces everywhere,” he says.

瓦列里在深北莫校园

这也是瓦列里观察深圳这座城市的一个切口。走出教学楼与实验室，深圳就是瓦列里一家人实实在在的生活港湾。只要得空时，他们便会走出校门，像绝大多数旅居于此的外国人那样，用眼睛和脚步去丈量这座城市的人文肌理。

This has become a lens through which Valery observes the city. Once he steps outside the classroom and lab, Shenzhen serves as a true living harbor for his family. Whenever they have free time, they step off campus, just like most expats living here, to explore the city’s cultural charm on foot.

瓦列里是一个不喜喧嚣的人。相较于年轻人热衷的摩天大楼，繁华都市的褶皱里所潜藏着的古老文化印记，更能激起他的探索欲。龙岗的甘坑古镇、鹤湖新居，都是他的“心头好”。每次站在鹤湖新居气势恢宏的客家围屋中，历经岁月洗礼的天井与廊道，总会让瓦列里倍感震撼；走进甘坑古镇，曲径通幽的青石板路、尽显东方美学的飞角重檐，也总会让他流连忘返。

Valery prefers quiet over hustle and bustle. More than the skyscrapers that draw young people, he is fascinated by the ancient cultural traces hidden within the bustling metropolis. Gankeng Ancient Town and Hehu New Residence — a well-preserved Hakka walled village — are his favorite spots. Standing in the grand Hakka enclosure of Hehu New Residence, he is always awestruck by its time-honored courtyards and corridors. Wandering through Gankeng Ancient Town, he is captivated by its winding bluestone paths and upturned eaves, classic features of Chinese architecture, and often loses track of time.

5岁的大女儿，更是瓦列里一家人感知深圳和龙岗的小小窗口。这个在深圳北理莫斯科附属幼儿园上学的小姑娘如今能说一口流利的中文，且格外喜欢交朋友。每到周末，她总会缠着瓦列里带她出门，逛公园、逛游乐场、参观博物馆，或是去找小伙伴聚会，都是她最期待的安排。在大女儿潜移默化的影响之下，瓦列里一家人也悄悄接纳了不少中式生活习惯，比如，喝温水、少碰冰水，已经成为家里自然而然的生活细节。

His 5-year-old elder daughter has been a wonderful window for the family to discover Shenzhen and Longgang. The little girl, who attends the kindergarten affiliated with Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, now speaks fluent Chinese and loves making friends. Every weekend, she excitedly begs Valery to take her out — visiting parks, amusement parks, museums, or going on playdates with friends are what she looks forward to most. Under her gentle influence, the family has quietly adopted many Chinese lifestyle habits; for instance, drinking warm water and avoiding icy drinks has become a natural part of their daily routine.

瓦列里和妻女在一起

更值得一提的是，一个多月前，小儿子的降生，更是给瓦列里一家带来了一段独一无二的中式生活体验。当时，瓦列里的妻子卡特琳（Katrin）在龙岗区妇幼保健院顺利分娩后，在身边亲友的推荐下，入住该院龙福佑母婴保健中心休养，亲身体验了一把中国朋友口中的“坐月子”。在那里，病房里智慧便捷的现代化设施、医护人员热情细致的照护，都让瓦列里和妻子倍感惊奇与温暖。

Their most profound cultural immersion, however, came just over a month ago, when the birth of their baby son gave the family a one-of-a-kind taste of Chinese daily life. His wife Katrin gave birth smoothly at Longgang District Maternal and Child Health Hospital, and on the recommendation of friends and relatives, she recovered at the hospital’s Long Fuyou Maternal & Infant Healthcare Center, experiencing firsthand the traditional Chinese practice of zuoyuezi (postpartum confinement). The modern, smart facilities in the ward and the warm, meticulous care from the medical staff left Valery and his wife both surprised and deeply moved.

瓦列里的妻子卡特琳（右一）在龙福佑母婴保健中心

“中俄两国都有着悠久的历史和灿烂的文化。过去这些年，深圳给我们一家人特别是我的女儿，打开了一个了解中国文化的广阔天地。未来，我希望儿子也能跟随着姐姐的脚步，在中俄文化的滋养中茁壮成长。”瓦列里说。

“Both China and Russia have long histories and brilliant cultures. Over the years, Shenzhen has opened up a vast world of Chinese culture for our family, especially for our daughter,” Valery shares. “In the future, I hope our son will follow in his sister’s footsteps and thrive nurtured by both Chinese and Russian cultures.”

以亲身经历建言国际合作

Drawing on Personal Experience: Insights for International Cooperation

瓦列里说，他既是中俄教育合作的一线亲历者，也是深圳国际化建设的普通体验者。在龙岗工作、生活的这些年，瓦列里产生了许多来自现实生活的思考。特别是2026年亚太经合组织（APEC）会议日渐临近，深圳“集高速发展与深厚人文底蕴于一体”的城市特质，触发了他对亚太国际合作的深入思考。

Valery sees himself as both a firsthand witness to China-Russia educational cooperation and an everyday beneficiary of Shenzhen’s internationalization. During his years working and living in Longgang, he has formed many insights rooted in real life. As the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting approaches, Shenzhen’s identity as a city that blends rapid development with profound cultural heritage has inspired his reflections on Asia-Pacific international cooperation.

在瓦列里看来，尊重历史传统、秉持严谨节俭的品质，是中国人普遍推崇的价值追求。这些年，中国人对历史文化遗产的珍视，给他留下了深刻的印象。“严谨、节俭、尊重他人的创造成果，这些可贵的品质不只适用于日常生活，在科研领域同样至关重要。”瓦列里认为，做科学研究，同样需要严格遵守实验流程、爱惜试剂设备，并尊重每一位同事的劳动成果，如此才能获得成功。

He has observed that respect for historical traditions and the virtues of rigor and frugality are values deeply cherished in Chinese culture. He has been deeply impressed by how much Chinese people value their historical and cultural heritage. “Rigor, frugality, and respect for others’ creative achievements — these precious qualities matter not only in daily life but are equally crucial in scientific research,” he believes. Good research requires strict adherence to experimental protocols, careful handling of reagents and equipment, and acknowledgement of every colleague’s contributions — only then can success be achieved.

由此，瓦列里把视角进一步放大到亚太国际合作，认为“对人的重视”应该是开展国际合作的核心内核：一项技术、一件产品研发完成了，并不代表合作就此落幕，而要充分兼顾不同国家使用者的实际需求。他特别提到，专业技术文献的翻译不能全托付给AI，因为开发者最熟悉专业细节；只有人深度参与校对和打磨，才能真正做到善待每一位用户——这也是跨国合作之中常常容易被忽略的人文温度。

Zooming out from these daily observations to the broader Asia-Pacific region, Valery argues that “putting people first” should be the core of international cooperation: The completion of R&D for a technology or product is no reason for cooperation to end; instead, the practical needs of users in different countries must be fully taken into account.He stresses that the translation of technical literature should never be solely entrusted to AI, as developers know the technical details best. Only with deep human involvement in review and refinement can the needs of all users be properly met — this is the human touch that is often overlooked in cross-border cooperation.

瓦列里还对龙岗的国际化人才服务体系建设提出了自己的建议。他表示，龙岗区目前已建立了“湾东国际人才之家”等服务平台，为国际人才提供全流程一站式服务。不过，在现实生活中，不少像他一样的外籍家庭，对龙岗面向外国人开放的政策资源、生活服务了解却十分有限。因此，结合自己的亲身经历，瓦列里提出了一个朴素而又颇具现实意义的构想：希望能够开发一款名为“外国人在龙岗”的手机应用，把政务办事指引、医疗资源查询、文化活动预告、便民生活资讯等整合到同一个平台上，降低外籍家庭融入本地生活的信息门槛，帮助更多海外学者、外籍居民更快适应和融入这座城市。

Valery also has suggestions for Longgang’s international talent service system. He notes that the district has built platforms like the Wandong International Talent Home, a one-stop service hub for international talents. In reality, however, many expat families like his own have limited knowledge of the policy resources and life services available to foreigners in Longgang. Drawing from his own experience, he has put forward a straightforward, practical proposal: to develop a mobile app called “Foreigners in Longgang” that integrates government service guides, medical resource lookup, cultural event calendars, and daily life tips on a single platform. This would reduce information barriers for expat families settling into local life, and help more overseas scholars and foreign residents adapt to the city faster.

瓦列里带小儿子散步

“教育和文化交流永远是民心相通最重要的纽带。不同国家的人汇聚在深圳，语言、审美、习俗的碰撞，最终都会转化为彼此之间的理解和支持。”瓦列里说，对他们一家人而言，深圳早已不是漂泊的异乡，而是能够在讲台上传递科学知识、在实验室追逐科研真理、在街巷中陪着孩子开怀大笑的安居之所，是可以把灵魂放心托付的地方。

“Education and cultural exchange are always the most important bonds for building people-to-people connections. People from different countries gather in Shenzhen, and the interplay of languages, aesthetics and customs ultimately fosters mutual understanding and support,” Valery concludes.For his family, Shenzhen is no longer a strange, faraway land — it is a true home. It is where he imparts knowledge from the podium, pursues scientific truth in the lab, and laughs with his children through the city’s streets; a place where they feel fully rooted and at peace.

来源：龙岗融媒