Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh delivers the closing speech of the 6th National Party Congress, December 18, 1986. (Photo: VNA)
On May 25, 1987, Nhan Dan newspaper published an article titled “Things That Must Be Done Immediately” by Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, which sparked significant public attention. Following this, many newspapers and broadcasters launched dedicated columns under the same theme, creating a fresh momentum in journalism and promoting the fight against negative phenomena, conservatism and stagnation while encouraging new and progressive elements. (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh speaks to the press about the Party’s renewal policy after the closing of the 6th National Party Congress (December 1986). (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh visits and extends Tet greetings to the people of Giai Pham commune, My Van district, Hai Hung province (1987). (Photo: VNA)
Coal miners from Coc 6 mine (Cam Pha, Quang Ninh) present a coal sculpture to Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh (1987).
Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh visits the Soviet experts' residential area involved in building the Tri An Hydropower Plant (April 20, 1987). (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh visits the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant construction site (May 3, 1987). (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh examines a rice-cutting machine made by Phuoc Tu Cooperative (Long An, 1988). (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh holds talks with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during his official friendship visit to India, January 23–28, 1989. (Photo: VNA)
Chairman of the Council of State and Council of Ministers Fidel Castro welcomes Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh on his official friendship visit to Cuba, April 24–29, 1989. (Photo: VNA)
Soviet veterans greet Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh during his visit to the Soviet Union (Moscow, 1991). (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh (January 1989). (Photo: VNA)
110th birth anniversary of Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh - leader devoted to nation and people
Late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, born Nguyen Van Cuc and also known as Muoi Cuc, was born on July 1, 1915, in Hanoi (his hometown was Yen Phu village, Giai Pham commune, Yen My district, Hung Yen province). Over nearly 70 years of revolutionary activity, he consistently exemplified the qualities of a true communist — absolute loyalty to the nation and filial devotion to the people. A distinguished student of President Ho Chi Minh, he was a highly respected leader of the Party, State and people, and a trusted friend of international comrades.
