1998, this year marks the 100th anniversary of Liu Shaoqi's birth. In order to commemorate Comrade Liu Shaoqi's contribution to the construction of New China, CCTV decided to shoot a set of documentaries to tell the story of Liu Shaoqi's life.
In order to understand the most real situation, the program team decided to go to Russia to to find Liu Shaoqi's footprints in the local area. The news soon reached the ears of Comrade Liu Shaoqi's family.
After hearing this, Liu Shaoqi's wife Wang Guangmei contacted the deputy director of the Second Editorial Research Department Huang Zheng . asked him to send a Russian man named Alyosha US dollars and a letter.
Who is Alyosha and what is its relationship with Wang Guangmei? Why did Wang Guangmei give him money?
Picture | Wang Guangmei
Fate by chance, unknown grandson
When it comes to Comrade Liu Shaoqi's wife, everyone's first impression is Wang Guangmei . In fact, Wang Guangmei is not Liu Shaoqi's first wife.
Before Wang Guangmei, Liu Shaoqi once, also married a woman named He Baozhen, and the two also gave birth to three children.
In that turbulent social environment, the childhood life of these three children is destined to be as complete and happy as other children.
Among these three children, the worst person in is her youngest daughter Liu Aiqin. She was given to someone else as a child bride when she was very young.
The second son Liu Yunruo was lucky. He was with his father when he was a child and stayed with him for a long time. , but the good times did not last long. Not long after, his father had to go to the front line to fight, so he also separated from his father.
As the eldest son, Liu Yunbin was sent to his hometown in Hunan since he was born due to social situations, and also spent his precious childhood in his hometown. Even so, his fate did not let go of this already bumpy family.
1934 Autumn , revolutionary worker He Baozhen unfortunately died in Nanjing Yuhuatai during a mission, leaving only Liu Shaoqi and the three children scattered everywhere.
pic | He Baozhen
The turbulent society will become a happy and fulfilling family. Fortunately, after growing up, the three children have returned to their father one after another.
However, the revolution has not been successful yet, and the night before dawn is particularly dark, so Liu Shaoqi still has a huge task on his shoulders, so naturally he can't make any loopholes to take care of the children.
For long-term considerations, in 1948, Liu Shaoqi married a new wife, and she took good care of the children and managed the entire family, and this person was Wang Guangmei.
Several miserable children do not know the cruelty of their fate. After After suffering, they are about to usher in an extremely beautiful family life.
But when I returned to my father, I unexpectedly discovered that my biological mother had unfortunately sacrificed in the revolutionary cause. However, Wang Guangmei is a very kind and gentle person. She is not like the "vicious queen" in those fairy tales, but is particularly close.
She felt sorry for the children's experiences. When treating these children, Wang Guangmei completely treated them as her own children, and took care of them, very careful.
And the children were also on her, felt the belated maternal love and affectionately called her "Guangmei's mother ". is like this, this scattered family, under the control of Wang Guangmei, gradually became orderly and full of human fireworks.
pic | Wang Guangmei
Happy time is always short. As time goes by, Liu Yunbin, the eldest son, gradually grew up and reached the age of taking responsibility on his shoulders.
At this moment, his father Liu Shaoqi sent him to the Soviet Union for further study. Although he was very reluctant to leave, was Liu Yunbin, who had lived in turmoil since childhood. He knew the serious situation in the country, and also understood the reason why his father did this.
Although he did not grow up with his father, he has his father's example. He also established a correct view of the three views during his growth process.
However, what Liu Yunbin did not expect was that during the time he was studying in the Soviet Union, he met an excellent girl, and this girl even changed the trajectory of his future life.
That's right, during this period of study in the Soviet Union, Liu Yunbin met the woman he wanted to spend his life together, named Mara.
The two have developed a strong relationship through daily life and have won the consent of both parents, and they became husband and wife. After that, Liu Yunbin also lived in Russia, and the two also gave birth to two children, a man and a woman.
Among them, this boy is the person Wang Guangmei asked Gao Zheng to bring US dollars to Russia, is Liu Shaoqi's grandson - Alyosha, . The purpose of Wang Guangmei's move is actually to express a meaning - remember to go home and take a look.
Picture | Alyosha
Sporadic memories, pieced together into the yearning for parents,
Although Alyosha has lived in Russia since he was a child, the blood of the Chinese always flows in his blood. The complex of falling leaves returning to the roots in his bones is indelible.
In the past few decades of life, there has been no day when I didn’t want to go back to my hometown to see it, but due to various reasons in reality, this idea has never been realized.
Originally, Wang Guangmei was quite worried about this: . Is Alyosha willing to return to China? Does he still remember his grandfather in China?
But later, Wang Guangmei found that she was worried too much. Although Alyosha was in Russia, he was always thinking about the mainland and never forgot his grandfather.
Although his brief experience with his grandfather was blurred in his mind, , the photos he left when his grandfather came to Russia to see him that year were always looked at by him, and the edges of the paper had been touched yellow.
In fact, Alyosha really doesn’t have much memory of his father and the mainland. When he had a clear sense of self, his father was no longer by his side.
Almost all the memories of his father in his impression were heard by his mother, and he heard by his mother: When he was three years old, his father left behind three of them, mother and son, and returned to China from the Soviet Union alone.
Picture | Liu Shaoqi
Because the relationship between China and the Soviet Union was relatively tense at that time, and his father was a person who loved the country. The environment he grew up in and the education he received made him return to the motherland without saying a word after hearing the call of his motherland.
And an excellent mother also held an important position in the Soviet Union. She could not leave as her father said he would leave. will affect you in the future. After you finish your work, your father will come back.
But things went against my expectations. Later, the situation between the two countries developed in an uncontrollable direction, and the relationship was very tense for a while. The two countries had fewer and fewer opportunities for exchanges and exchanges. The father Liu Yunbin and his mother were unable to meet for almost a long time.
Combined with various reasons, Alyosha's mother eventually divorced Liu Yunbin, and he naturally lived with his mother in Russia.
Alyosha originally thought that he would not see his father's relatives again from now on, but unexpectedly, in 1960, when he was 5 years old, grandfather Liu Shaoqi actually came here to visit him while dating internationally.
In fact, when we first met, Alyosha did not realize the high status of his grandfather. Later, he heard from his mother that learned that his grandfather was the representative of China.
Picture | Liu Yunbin
was sent by China to attend the Soviet meeting, and only after the free time was given to see him.
Although Liu Yunbin and Mala had divorced at that time, , Alyosha really felt that his grandfather’s love for him was so kind and kind.
Although the two have been together for a short time, with the sound of the shutter sound, several photos were taken, recording the only moment of meeting between the two. In the future, the photo of also became the only way for Alyosha to miss his grandfather.
Alyosha said that every time he picked up this photo, he had an inexplicable impulse in his heart. He wanted to come to China to see it and go back to the place where his father lived when he was a child. Maybe, this is the root-seeking complex flowing in the blood of the Chinese!
In fact, even if Wang Guangmei doesn't look for him this time, he will definitely take the initiative to find relatives on the mainland, and walk on the soil of China and experience this land that has cultivated generations of talents.
pic | Liu Shaoqi kissed his grandson
broke through layers of obstacles and finally set foot on the land of China
This time, Wang Guangmei went thousands of miles to ask someone to bring him a message and let him go home to see it. undoubtedly made Alyosha feel more and more anxious to return to China.
However, things are not as simple as imagined. After all, Alyosha is a soldier in the aerospace department in Russia. The aerospace department has very high requirements for confidentiality. Even if he has relatives abroad, he can only visit relatives after he retires for three years.
At the same time, Alyosha's mother is now old and has difficulty moving, and it is the time when she needs his son's care.
Alyosha naturally could not leave his elderly mother behind at this critical moment, and went to China alone. Therefore, for this reason, made him return to his motherland to find his roots repeatedly delayed.
But even so, Alyosha never gave up on the idea of returning to his motherland. He applied to his superiors for vacation to visit relatives abroad again and again.
things were not until 2003 that they had turned around. . In 2003, Alyosha had been applying for retirement request from his superiors, and finally received approval.
Before that, Alyosha's mother also passed away due to illness. Now he finally freed up his time to do what he wanted to do.
Picture | Wang Guangmei
So, after the superior department had just approved the retirement application, Alyosha planned to come to China to find his roots.
In early 2003, Alyosha prepared his passport and came to the Chinese Embassy in Russia. When the staff asked him about the purpose of his trip as usual, Alyosha said: "My grandfather is Liu Shaoqi. I am back to visit relatives this time."
The staff was shocked when they heard this, and then called the relevant personnel to verify. After the confirmation, the staff immediately approved his request.
Just like that, Alyosha finally stepped through layers of obstacles and set foot on the land of China.
In April 2003, Alyosha and his wife came to Beijing, and grandma Wang Guangmei took the whole family to hold a family gathering for him.
In this family gathering, Alyosha truly felt the warm and festive atmosphere of the Chinese family. Even if he was an aunt and uncle who had never met before, he had such a familiar and intimate feeling.
Sure enough, the same blood flows in this bone, and there is no need for gorgeous words at all. and a long time to cultivate feelings. With one look and one hug, you can feel the other person's powerful existence.
Picture | Wang Guangmei
In this family gathering, Alyosha listened to the elders telling their stories back then. was deeply moved by the deeds of his father and grandfather, and couldn't help but feel proud and proud of having such a father and grandfather.
Although his mother and father divorced, his mother often tells him about his father's excellent deeds back then. He has always been full of respect and admiration for his father.
Now I heard about my grandfather’s deeds back then. Alyosha felt his highest respect for his grandfather. He asked his grandmother Wang Guangmei for instructions. hoped that his family could take him to his father’s hometown to take a look, and at the same time to worship his grandfather.
Wang Guangmei couldn't help but burst into tears after hearing this. She held Alyosha's hand and said: "Okay, okay! You settle for two days. In two days, I will ask your aunt to accompany you to see your hometown and see your grandfather.
Originally, I'm still worried whether you would like to come back or not. seems to be too worried now. I'm really happy to see you come back in person when I'm alive!"
When I heard this, Alyosha felt very distressed and blamed himself for not being able to come back early. He immediately hugged Wang Guangmei. He said: "Of course will come back. I always knew that China is my root. I will come back one day.
Now I have done it too. I thank God. He gave me this opportunity . can let me see you and meet everyone. I am grateful that it is still too late!"
Picture | Liu Shaoqi
Just like that, the family gathering was spent in everyone's laughter and joy. After two days of settlement, Alyosha's aunt Liu Aiqin took him to Huaminglou Town, Ningxiang County, Hunan Province.
Alyosha finally came to the place where his father once lived. He felt an indescribable feeling in his heart when he was immersed in the scene. His eyes were filled with tears.
When the fellow villagers saw him back, they came to visit him one after another, comforted him and said: "Don't cry, it's good that you come back."
Later, Alyosha learned from his fellow villagers that some unknown things that his father had back then, and he can understand very well now. When he was very young, his father left him and his mother and resolutely returned to the motherland's choice.
If it were him, he would have done this. This time he returned to China to watch, Alyosha's heart was surging. Standing on this land, his blood was boiling , and he knew very well in his heart: he didn't want to leave anymore.
Picture | Huaminglou Town, Ningxiang County, Hunan Province
Not long after, Alyosha came to Liu Shaoqi's memorial hall again. Looking at the proof of the existence left by grandpa, as well as those heroic deeds about grandpa , Alyosha felt a huge sense of responsibility and mission for the first time, on his shoulders.
After all, grandfather Liu Shaoqi is so outstanding, so as his grandson, naturally must inherit the excellent qualities of the family and cannot be broken in his generation.
After visiting Liu Shaoqi's memorial hall, he came to Yuhuatai in Nanjing again. Looking at the place where his grandmother died, his heart was surging, and his respect for his grandmother also arose from the bottom of his heart.
This person who dedicated his life to the liberation of the motherland, if he is still alive, is undoubtedly a very successful mother. As the son of such an outstanding and great two, his father must also be a very outstanding person.
As the father’s only son, I must continue this excellent quality.
pic | Nanjing Yuhuatai
settled in China and silently contributed to the friendship between China and Russia
So, after retirement, Alyosha looked for what he could do and wanted to make some contributions to China.
Later, he found that he could use his experience in living in Russia to promote China's beautiful image in Russia in order to promote the beautiful friendship between the two countries.
So, Alyosha began to devote himself to the friendly relations between Russia and China and contribute to its development.
" I have two motherlands, my father and grandfather are Chinese, my roots are in China, my mother is Russian, I was born and raised in Russia, they are all my first hometown.
I will use the rest of my life to tell this story of the friendship between China and Russia.” This is an interview Alyosha explained to reporters and the reasons for his actions.
Picture｜Russian
Later, through his unremitting efforts, in 2006, Alyosha took his wife to apply for a permanent residence permit in China and settled in Guangzhou, China. and gave himself a Chinese name called Liu Weining.
But unfortunately, it was in the same year In October, His extremely kind grandmother Wang Guangmei died of illness in Beijing.
After receiving this news, Alyosha's tears flowed out uncontrollably. He had just settled everything and settled in China, but his relatives left like this.
Fortunately, there are some beautiful memories between the two. Before his grandmother passed away, he saw him return to China with his own eyes. It is also considered There is no regret.
In the following time, Liu Weining did his best to promote the development of friendship between China and Russia. At the same time, also kept telling his daughter the legendary story between his father and grandfather.
Picture | Liu Weining
Summary
Finally, under the story of his daughter, developed a huge interest in China and was learning After the business was completed, he moved to China to live.
Although there are still great challenges in life here, , they do not regret it because they successfully searched for relatives and successfully recognized their ancestors.
Liu Shaoqi fought for the new China all his life, and his family passed on this spirit well . This spirit is not only worthy of inheritance by the Liu family, but also worth remembering forever.
