A DURHAM school has received a special visit from pupils from Russia.

Silver Tree Primary School in Ushaw Moor welcomed pupils from Primary School 1521 in Moscow.

The two schools have been partner schools for several years after they were put in contact by Most Education.

The non-for-profit organisation creates school partnerships between students and teachers from the North-East and around the world.

Silver Tree pupils got to take part in a Russian art workshop, making “Spring Dolls for Luck”.

Natalie Maughan, head teacher at Silver Tree Primary School said: “ The children had an amazing and enriching week - they made some fantastic friendships and were able to find out about the Russian culture through real-life and first hand experience.

“I would definitely recommend them to any school, we will certainly be welcoming the children back into our school next year.”

Most Education's founder Lana Briton added: “This project was specially designed to give our young primary children a personal experience and the confidence to work in international context by developing interpersonal and communicational skills from earlier ages.

“They take part in English, Maths, PE, art, or music, all working enthusiastically together, and they meet face-to-face their international partners and after some initial shyness soon became friends."