The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum hosted over 700 Jewish youth visitors from countries including Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, and Latvia on May 1.

The group was on a study tour to learn about the lives of their ancestors who found refuge in Shanghai during World War II.

As the only heritage site globally dedicated to preserving the history of Jewish refugees taking shelter during World War II, the museum has been actively promoting international youth exchange programs in recent years.

Alexander Lakshin, a tour guide from Russia, said he was deeply grateful to the city and people of Shanghai for sheltering tens of thousands of Jewish refugees during the war, providing them with a safe place to live and even establishing a museum to commemorate that history.

Lakshin added that he hopes his classmates will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural ties between China and Russia.

Brazilian content creator Dudu Levinzon said that Shanghai was one of the few cities in the world to welcome Jewish refugees during World War II and expressed his eagerness to share this important part of history with his family and friends.

Source: Shanghai Hongkou Media Center