Beauty of Vietnamese seas, islands introduced in Russia
The beauty of Vietnam’s seas and islands is being introduced to Russians through an exhibition that began at the Hanoi-Moscow multifunctional trade centre in Moscow on November 22.
The exhibition opens at the Hanoi-Moscow multifunctional trade centre in Moscow, Russia, on November 22 (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – The beauty ofVietnam’s seas and islands is being introduced to Russians through anexhibition that began at the Hanoi-Moscow multifunctional trade centre inMoscow on November 22.
Vietnam has more than 3,260km of coast and a seaarea covering more than 1 million sq.km. or 29 percent of the East Sea. It alsoboasts nearly 3,000 islands and islets, including Truong Sa (Spratly) and HoangSa (Paracel) archipelagos.
The photos and documents on display givevisitors an insight into the role of seas and islands in the life of Vietnamesepeople, as well as the Vietnam-Russia friendship.
The four-day exhibition also featuresVietnam-themed stamps, maps, books and press publications.
Additionally, 20 paintings offer Russians abrief look at the country’s millennia-long history.
Opening the event, Chargé d’affaires of theVietnamese Embassy in Russia Nguyen Quynh Mai emphasised the importance of seasand islands to Vietnam’s sovereignty, economy and history.
She expressed her hope that the exhibition willhelp Russians understand more about the history, culture and traditions of theVietnamese people, thereby helping enhance mutual understanding and thepartnership between the two countries.
Nguyen Van Tao, Director of the Authority ofGrassroots Information under Vietnam’s Ministry of Information andCommunications, said the exhibition aims to popularise the country’s images tointernational friends, as well as Vietnamese expatriates in Russia. It is alsoa call for expats to contribute to the homeland.-VNA
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The exhibition opens at the Hanoi-Moscow multifunctional trade centre in Moscow, Russia, on November 22 (Photo: VNA) 
