Russian researcher honoured for contributing to Vietnamese literature
Russian researcher Associate Professor and Dr Anatoly Sokolov of the Oriental Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences has been given an insignia “For the cause of literature and arts of Vietnam” for his Vietnamese studies.
Chairman of the Union of Arts and Literature Associations of Vietnam Do Hong Quan (R) gives the insignia to Associate Professor Dr Anatoly Sokolov. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA)– Russian researcher Associate Professor and Dr Anatoly Sokolov of the OrientalResearch Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences has been given ani𓆉nsignia “For the cause of literatureand arts of Vietnam” for his Vi๊etnamese studies.
Speaking at the awardingceremony held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia on November 21, Chairman ofthe Union of Arts and Literature Associations of Vietnam (VULA) Do Hong Quansaid that the researcher is among the first scholars and translators whobrought Russian literature works to Vietnamese readers and vice versa. Vietnamese Ambassador toRussia Dang Minh Khoi affirmed that the insignia is a recognition of VULA in particular and Vietnam in general for the Russian scholar’s effortsin researching, introducing and promoting Vietnamese literature and art to theRussian public and international friends. They also contribute to building andstrengthening friendship relationships and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The ambassador alsosuggested VULA, Russian researchers organise activities to celebrate the30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Principles of FriendlyRelations between Vietnam and Russia next year. Sokolov has long been well known to many Vietnamese people as theeditor of the "Vietnamese-Russian Dictionary". He is also the authorof more than 100 articles and research projects about Vietnam in differentfields, particularly literature and art. With extensive knowledgeof Vietnamese, Anatoly Sokolov is also a reputable translator, havingparticipated in translating many Vietnamese literary works into Russian./.
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Chairman of the Union of Arts and Literature Associations of Vietnam Do Hong Quan (R) gives the insignia to Associate Professor Dr Anatoly Sokolov. (Photo: VNA) 
