Exhibition 'President Ho Chi Minh - The founder of Vietnam

Chú thích ảnh

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the exhibition.

The event was held on the occasion of important events in the Vietnam - Russia relationship, such as the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations, the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, the 102nd anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's arrival in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg), the 15th anniversary of the establishment and operation of the Ho Chi Minh Institute - the first and only overseas research institute on President Ho Chi Minh at St. Petersburg State University and the 10th anniversary of cooperation between St. Petersburg State University and the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace.

Chú thích ảnh — Director of the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace Le Thi Phuong delivered the opening speech of the exhibition.

Speaking at the opening of the Special Topic, Director of the Relic Site Le Thi Phuong emphasized that President Ho Chi Minh - Hero of the Vietnamese National Liberation, Outstanding Cultural Man. His life and great revolutionary career are an epic, a shining example of patriotism, a great source of encouragement for the entire Vietnamese people and peace-loving peoples around the world . On the journey to find national salvation and liberation, Nguyen Ai Quoc - Ho Chi Minh had many important activities in the Soviet Union (now the Russian Federation) and had deep and lasting affection for the country and people here. He affirmed that the October Revolution was not only an achievement of the Russian people but also a victory of all oppressed peoples around the world, including the Vietnamese people.

The thematic exhibition includes nearly 100 documentary photos divided into three contents: Nguyen Ai Quoc in the land of Lenin, President Ho Chi Minh with Russia and the Russian people's feelings for him, and Vietnam-Russia Friendship, introducing to the Russian public documentary photos and rare documents about his activities from the beginning of his participation in the Communist International in Russia, meetings with thinkers and political activists in Russia, his later visits when he was President as well as the most prominent images of the friendly and brotherly relations between the two countries.

Displaying archives and images of President Ho Chi Minh's activities at Saint Petersburg State University - where many generations of Vietnamese students have been trained - is a meaningful activity, reminding people of the historical connection between the two nations, aiming to enhance awareness and understanding of the two countries' people about the moral qualities, diplomatic policies and peaceful ideology of President Ho Chi Minh, contributing to strengthening the traditional friendly and cooperative relationship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation on the basis of past achievements, building and developing that relationship in the present and a better future.

Speaking to a VNA reporter in Russia, Professor Vladimir Kolotov, Director of the Ho Chi Minh Institute, said that in the 15 years of operation of the Institute, many exhibitions have been organized, but the Institute is especially honored that this exhibition was transferred from Vietnam by the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day. President Ho Chi Minh is considered the one who laid the foundation for the good diplomatic relationship between the two countries and this exhibition has added new modern chapters to that relationship, with "hot" photos from the A80 event from Vietnam. Professor Kolotov also revealed that in the coming time, cooperation with the Relic Site will "blossom" for a number of new projects, promising to bring to the public documents that are published for the first time.

The documents about the beloved leader in the land where he chose to explore revolutionary Russia more than 100 years ago have deeply moved the generation of Uncle Ho's descendants studying in Saint Petersburg. Secretary of the city's Youth Union Nguyen Thai Son is both proud and feels more responsible in studying and striving to be able to shoulder the responsibility of being the owner of the "foundation" that Uncle Ho built.

* During their stay in Russia, the delegation of the Relic Site also met Ms. Tatiana Ghermanovna, daughter of cosmonaut German Stepanovich Titov - the second cosmonaut of the Soviet Union. He was welcomed by President Ho Chi Minh and taken to visit many localities in 1962. He made important contributions to the struggle for national liberation and unification of the Vietnamese people, fostering the special friendship between Vietnam and the Soviet Union. During his visit to Vietnam in 1962, hero G. Titov respectfully presented Uncle Ho with the book "700,000 km in space". During the working session, Ms. Tatiana also presented the book "700,000 km in space" to the delegation of the Relic Site.

Russia is where Nguyen Ai Quoc found the “light”, liberated and built Vietnam, as well as fostered the strong friendship between Vietnam and the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation today. Russia is where the Vietnamese people always find sincere support in all stages of the country’s development. The friendship founded by beloved Uncle Ho is continuing to write new glorious and lasting pages.

According to VNA

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