Olim R. Alimov is a China and SCO region expert specializing in policy and trade. Olim is the Head of Beijing’s Office of the United Center for Business Cooperation under the SCO Вusiness Council Secretariat (UCBC). A graduate of Peking University with a Master’s degree in International Relations, Olim has lived and worked in China for 12 years. He is a co-founder of a Beijing based advisory and management firm Shanghe House. His hobbies include documentaries, basketball and procrastination.

Victoria Khu is a Russian born Chinese, Co-founder and President of SCOLAR Network. Victoria is a TEDx speaker and a member of Global Shapers community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum. She is inspired by the energy generated through the cross-cultural connections between the young people, and strives to contribute to the regional development through building educated and empathetic communities. Victoria has received MA from Tsinghua University in Journalism and Communication. She enjoys dancing, baking and learning Spanish.

Batsanaa Ganbat, from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, holds a Master’s degree in International Politics from Beijing Language and Culture University. Since 2018, she has served as the Media Head of SCOLAR Network. With nine years of experience in Beijing, she is passionate about live music, singing, travel, photography, language learning, and social media. Batsanaa is dedicated to positively impacting young individuals, fostering language acquisition, and spreading good vibes.

Shikha Thapa Magar, from Nepal, holds a PhD in Agronomy from Hebei Agricultural University. She is Chief Community officer at SCOLAR Network. She is the Founding Curator of SCOLAR Kathmandu Hub, the first hub outside China, focusing on empowering Nepalese youth, enhancing leadership skills, and fostering connections with SCO countries. Shikha has actively volunteered in environmental, educational, and disaster relief projects.

Olesia Ermakova is the CMO of SCOLAR, a Beijing-based youth initiative uniting young SCO leaders for professional growth and regional connections with China. She studied at Beijing University and the University of Communications of China. Over 10 years, she volunteered for the UN, and her goal is empowering youth. She is involved with Tencent THINC Fellowship and the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, promoting advanced technology and sustainable development in China. In 2020, she spoke at the UN Conference on Biological Diversity COP 15 in Kunming.

Liu Ruina / Olia is from China. She has graduated from Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University in Russia with a Master’s degree in Financial Management. She was an assistant manager of the development department of the Network Television Center at the Central Committee of the Komsomol, and the Founder of the Ouliya Russian-Chinese translation studio. She joined SCOLAR in September 2021 as a head of administrative affairs and CEO assistant. Olia is responsible, passionate about education and culture and is ready to contribute to youth cultural exchanges!