Vietnamese culture promoted in Russia

As part of Vietnam Week in St. Petersburg (May 19–23), a Vietnamese Language and Culture Festival was held on May 21 at High School No. 488 in the city’s Vyborg district, Russia.

Vietnamese National Assembly Vice Chairman Le Minh Hoan (R) presents a gift to High School No. 488, St. Peterburg, Russia (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese National Assembly Vice Chairman Le Minh Hoan (R) presents a gift to High School No. 488, St. Peterburg, Russia (Photo: VNA)

Moscow (VNA) - As part of Vietnam Week in St. Petersburg (May 19–23), a Vietnamese Language and Culture Festival was held on May 21 at High School No. 488 in the city’s Vyborg district, Russia.

The event, co-organised by the St. Petersburg authorities, the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, and the “Tradition and Friendship” Foundation, saw the participation of Vietnamese National Assembly Vice Chairman Le Minh Hoan, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi, and Russian local officials.

High School Principal Natalia Osennova highlighted the school’s commitment to promoting friendship with Vietnam, echoing city leaders' priorities. She described the festival as a vivid opportunity for students and locals to explore Vietnamese history, culture, and cuisine.

NA Vice Chairman Hoan expressed his thanks for the warm welcome, noting the emotional resonance of familiar Vietnamese songs while abroad. He called the students the future bridge for fostering Vietnam–Russia ties.

The event also marked the celebration of “Vietnamese Language Appreciation Day” among overseas Vietnamese. According to Foundation Director Nguyen Quoc Hung, the festival represents a new step in cultural and linguistic exchange between Vietnamese and Russian youth.

The day concluded with a flower offering at the Ho Chi Minh monument, commemorating the 135th birth anniversary of the beloved Vietnamese leader. The monument stands near the intersection of “Ho Chi Minh” Street and “Enlightenment” Avenue, at a square officially named “Ho Chi Minh Square” in March, symbolising the enduring friendship between the two nations./.

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