Research on Cross-cultural Adaptation and Enhancement Strategies for International Students from the Commonwealth of Independent States: Taking Russia, Moldova and Azerbaijan as Examples

In recent years, the Belt and Road Initiative has been continuously deepened and advanced in various countries, and educational cooperation and exchanges between China and the countries along the routes have also become more frequent. Among them, the CIS countries, as an important component, have been continuously deepening their cooperation with China in the field of education. However, due to the significant differences between China and the CIS countries in terms of geographical environment, language system, educational policies, culture and religious beliefs, etc., international students face many challenges in the process of cross-cultural adaptation, such as language barriers, cultural differences, mental health problems, etc. These not only affect the studies and lives of international students, It may also pose an obstacle to the realization of the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative. This study, in combination with the cultural background of the CIS countries and based on the actual needs of educational exchanges under the background of the "Belt and Road Initiative", explores the cultural adaptation issues of international students from CIS countries in China, and puts forward targeted suggestions from aspects such as improving the service capacity of overseas study education, strengthening the cultivation of Chinese culture awareness among international students, and gathering social forces. It aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the promotion of educational exchanges and cooperation between the CIS countries along the “Belt and Road” and China, as well as the deep integration and development of both sides in the field of education.