A week after arriving in Russia for a recovery program, a group of children from China's quake zone have adjusted to their new lives.

Anywhere the Chinese children go, there are warm greetings.

In this rehabilitation center in Russia, a group of 184 children from quake-hit areas have quickly become one big family.

Despite language and cultural differences, these children have become friends after only a week together.

They set the dining room tables, take photos, and play traditional Chinese games.

It's time to eat, and the Chinese children have brought a good appetite. They have learnt how to use forks, and are getting used to Russian food. Some even take it upon themselves to serve others.

Some happiness has returned to these children, who suffered greatly from the massive Sichuan earthquake two months ago. Their instructors at the center hope the children can recover fully before returning home.

Russian instructor, said, "They are very positive and happy. I hope when they leave the rehabilitation center, there will be more smiles on their face, and they will bring back with them smiles of happiness and fortune from Russia."

The children will spend additional time in Russia before returning home, and will attend recovery sessions provided by the center. More children from the quake zone will arrive here in the future, to recover the smiles they lost during the earthquake.

(CCTV July 24, 2008)