A programme was held at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (PREU) of Russia on May 29, during which Vietnamese culture and cuisine were introduced to Russian friends.
Mai Nguyen Tuyet Hoa, First Secretary of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia reads Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi's letter to the school. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – A programme was held at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (PREU) of Russia on May 29, during which Vietnamese culture and cuisine were introduced to Russian friends.
The first-ever Vietnam Day drew a large number of students from PREU and other universities with an exhibition of paintings and art works, as well as folk games and quiz on Vietnamese history and traditions.
Within the programme, a seminar on the Russia-Vietnam relations in the new political situation was held with the participation of representatives from Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, scientists and businesses of the two countries, the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese Association in Russia, as well as PREU lecturers and students.
PREU Rector Ivan Lobanov said that the Vietnam Day not only contributes to reinforcing the relations between the two countries, but also affirms their close cooperation in education and training.
An art performance at the event. (Photo: VNA)
He said PREU is ready to cooperate with Vietnam in such economics majors as digital economy and green economy, and in exchange and collaboration among Russian and Vietnamese scholars.
At the event, PREU and RV-Exim Solutions company signed a cooperation deal in student training.
In his greetings letter to Rector Lobanov on this occasion, Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi affirmed that the Vietnam Day targets not only PREU lecturers and students but also Russians and Vietnamese. The diplomat praised the university’s traditional cooperation with Vietnam and its important role in strengthening education and training cooperation and mutual understanding between the two peoples.
Participants also had a chance to enjoy art performances by Vietnamese and Russian students.
Currently, about 400 Vietnamese students are studying and conducting research at PREU, making it t🀅he Russian university hosting the highest number of students from the Southeast Asian nation./.
The Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on May 22 organised a Vietnam Day, which drew the participation of not only Vietnamese students but also their international peers, and scholars.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
