Moscow (VNA) – An exhibition themed “Portrait of President Ho Chi Minh – Perspective from Posters (1969 - 2011)” kicked off on July 3 in Russia’s Ulyanovsk city,

Jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Memorial Museum V.I. Lenin in Ulyanovsk, the event is part of the 2024 Vietnamese Culture Days in Russia programme on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations and the 12th anniversary of the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

On display are 58 posters, introducing images of President Ho Chi Minh through graphic art works by Vietnamese artists after his passing. The exhibition is divided into four sections with various themes.

With impressive graphic techniques and concise language, the collection of posters features President Ho Chi Minh - a great yet straightforward and approachable leader, and sends out clear message about his qualities, serving as a significant source of encouragement for generations of the Vietnamese people in their national construction and defence cause.

In his opening speech, Aleksey Russkich - Governor of Ulyanovsk Oblast - said the exhibition creates a chance for both the youth and older generations of Ulyanovsk to learn about the history, culture, and traditions of Vietnam.

He affirmed the event contributes to promoting bilateral multifaceted cooperation, especially in the field of culture which the two sides have agreed upon as a result of the recent visit to Vietnam by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

For his part, Dr. Vu Manh Ha, Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, said that Russia holds a significant position and influence in the revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh.

Trinh Van Que, Chairman of the Vietnamese People Association in Ulyanovsk, said the exhibition contributes to honouring the noble values of President Ho Chi Minh and strengthening mutual understanding between the people of Ulyanovsk in particular and Russia in general and the people of Vietnam.

At the event, a Memorandum of Understanding on scientific and cultural cooperation was iไnked between the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Memorial Museum V.I. Lenin ./.