From 27 July to August 4, a delegation of nine teachers and students from China University of Petroleum (CUP) was invited by Gubergin State University of Oil and Gas in Russia to participate in the 2024 China-Russia Union of Engineering Universities Summer Camp on Energy and Sustainable Industry Development.. The camp featured a variety of activities, including themed lectures on energy and industry, visits to petroleum companies, exchanges between Chinese students and foreign students, and tours of Moscow’s cultural landmarks. This delegation marked CUP's third team visit to Russia in the summer of 2024.At the opening ceremony, Alexander Fyodorovich Maksimenko, Vice Rector of International Affairs at Gubkin State Petroleum and Gas University, delivered a speech which emphasized that the strong relationship between Gubkin University and China University of Petroleum extends beyond scientific research collaboration to include cultural exchange. He highlighted that Gubkin University consistently encourages students to collaborate and communicate with their Chinese counterparts. Maksimenko also noted that the summer camp not only provides participants with knowledge on green energy development, but also fosters friendships and long-lasting relationships.

During the five-day program, participants attended several themed lectures covering topics such as an introduction to Gubkin University, energy law in the Russian Federation, energy commerce, carbon storage technology, and the application of AI in the energy sector. Each camp participant expressed that they had gained valuable insights from the experience. The teachers and students of CUP also visited famous landmarks in Moscow, including the Kremlin and Red Square, to experience the local culture and customs. The summer camp helped participants deepen their understanding of sustainable energy and industrial development. It also provided valuable insights into Russia’s current approach to sustainable energy and broadened their international perspective. Additionally, the camp fostered stronger connections between Chinese and Russian students. This summer camp was organized under the framework of the Association of Sino-Russian Technical Universities (ASRTU) and played a significant role in promoting collaboration between Chinese and Russian universities in the energy sector, particularly in nurturing talent and facilitating youth cultural exchange. It also strengthened communication between CUPB and other domestic technology institutions.

Gubkin State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) is a leading institution of higher education in the Russian Federation, dedicated to cultivating highly skilled professionals in fields such as geology and mineralogy, oil and gas drilling and development, and oil and gas pipeline design, operation, and construction. Since its founding, Gubkin University has been a long-term strategic partner of CUPB, fostering strong collaboration between the two institutions.

Founded in 2011, the Association of Sino-Russian Technical Universities (ASRTU) aims to unite top technology universities in China and Russia to cultivate highly qualified talent, enhance exchanges between Chinese and Russian professionals, and promote the joint development of the two countries' innovative economies. ASRTU operates under the framework of the "China-Russia Cultural Cooperation Committee" and the "Scientific and Technological Cooperation Sub-Committee of the China-Russia Prime Ministers' Regular Meeting Committee," providing a platform for high-quality education. CUPB joined ASRTU in 2011.