Aleksey Volin (left), the deputy minister of telecom and mass communication of the Russian Federation, along with representatives from various Chinese and Russian media outlets visit several new media companies in Tianhe, Guangzhou, Guangdong province on Oct 28, 2016. [Photo by Zhu Xinxing/chinadaily.com.cn]

In Guangzhou for the first time, Volin has a very good first impression of the city.

Volin says he expects the forum to be very successful due to the fine organization by the China Daily website and the Guangzhou and Tianhe governments.

"I'm even considering making Guangzhou my next vacation destination," he said.