Daria's boyfriend now also plays at the orchestra which has expanded and delivered over 50 public-interest performances since established. The contributions of Russian artists to the public have become part of locals' daily lives and have triggered a resonance beyond distance and language.

Daria said while China is inviting many Russian musicians, her home country is now also taking on a lot of Chinese students to study Russian music.

"When two cultures of rich history collide, it will lead to interesting outcomes that are meaningful for both sides," she said. In the early 20th century, it was Russian musicians who brought about China's earliest Western orchestra, which later grew into a cultural heritage that makes Harbin an international municipality of music. And more Russian and Chinese artists are jointly playing the symphony of culture, louder to the world.