“Destination – Vietnam” exhibition highlights VN-Russia cultural ties
“Destination–Vietnam” exhibition highlights Vietnam-Russia cultural ties
A historical document exhibition themed “Destination – Vietnam” kicked off at the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art (RGALI) in Moscow on May 15 as part of activities to celebrate the Vietnam-Russia and Russia-Vietnam year.
Moscow (VNA) – A historical documentexhibition themed “Destination – Vietnam” kicked off at the Russian StateArchive of Literature and Art (RGALI) in Moscow on May 15 as part of activitiesto celebrate the Vietnam-Russia and Russia-Vietnam year.
It is open to visitors from May 16 to June 14,showcasing archives on cultural relations between Vietnam and the Soviet Unionsince 1950s when Russian director Roman Karmen made a colour documentary titled“Vietnam”.
Vietnamese directors were involved in the makingof the movie, which was filmed in extremely difficult conditions during thewartime, recording the resistance war against French colonialism and the firstyears of peace in the north of Vietnam.
After the movie, bilateral cultural relations in1965-1975 intensified. Many writers and poets from the Soviet Union madefact-finding tours to Vietnam to witness the country’s peace building and productionto support the south which was still submerged in the fire of war.
The culture and art cooperation thrived afterpeace returned in Vietnam and has continued to today with the organisation ofcultural days.
Dang Thanh Tung, Director of the NationalArchives of Vietnam, told reporters from Vietnam News Agency that cooperationbetween Vietnam and Russia in archives has developed strongly in recent years.
The two sides have carried out many projects andtranslated and published rare documents on the two countries’ historicalmilestones, he added.-VNA
The 4th “Vietnam Day” programme was held in the Moscow State Institute of International Relations University (MGIMO) on April 5, showcasing Vietnamese culture and food to Russian friends.
Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, received Colonel General V.B. Zarudnitsky, Chief of the Military Academy of the Russian Federation Armed Forces’ General Staff, in Hanoi on February 18.
A two-day seminar on international cooperation in a changing world convened in Ho Chi Minh City on February 25 as part of the Vietnam Year in Russia and the Russia Year in Vietnam in 2019 programme.
The Vietnamese versions of Russian literary works and documents have been introduced at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street as part of the activities to mark the World Writers’ Day (March 3) and the World Poetry Day (March 21)
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
A visitor at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
