Exhibition of 260 documents "Ho Chi Minh's Footprints in the Homeland of the October Revolution"

On the afternoon of December 8, 2025, the Ho Chi Minh Museum opened the thematic exhibition "Ho Chi Minh's Footprints in the Homeland of the October Revolution", introducing 260 documents, images and artifacts about President Ho Chi Minh's journey in Russia, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - Russia diplomatic relations and the 108th anniversary of the October Revolution.

On the afternoon of December 8, 2025, the Ho Chi Minh Museum opened the thematic exhibition "Ho Chi Minh's Footprints in the Homeland of the October Revolution", introducing 260 documents, images and artifacts about President Ho Chi Minh's journey in Russia, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - Russia diplomatic relations and the 108th anniversary of the October Revolution.

The exhibition is hosted by the Ho Chi Minh Museum, in coordination with the Department of Political Theory, the Archives Department of the Central Party Office and related units, under the direction of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Attending the opening ceremony were Mr. Ngo Dong Hai, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; representatives of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, representatives of museums and researchers.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the thematic exhibition "Ho Chi Minh's Footprints in the Homeland of the October Revolution" at the Ho Chi Minh Museum.

The exhibition “Footprints of Ho Chi Minh in the homeland of the October Revolution” introduces to the public his journey to Russia – the land of Lenin and the victory of the October Revolution. Lenin’s great thoughts became a source of light and a strong driving force that guided Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh’s path to national salvation. Here, he lived, studied and carried out revolutionary activities, thereby forming a deep attachment to the country and people of Russia.

Documents about his three visits to Russia (1923-1924, 1927, 1934-1938) provide a realistic view of his working and studying environment during the important period of his revolutionary career.

Delegates visited and learned about documents and artifacts at the thematic exhibition "Ho Chi Minh's Footprints in the Homeland of the October Revolution".

The exhibition is divided into three main themes:

The person who searched for the shape of the country: In 1920, Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh found the path to national liberation through Lenin’s thought. He came to Russia three times (1923–1924, 1927, 1934–1938), he studied, participated in revolutionary activities, bonded with the Russian people and creatively applied the revolutionary path to liberate the colonial people.

Main exhibition space – panoramic view of the exhibition area “Ho Chi Minh’s Footprints in the Homeland of the October Revolution” at Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hanoi.

Image of Ho Chi Minh in Russia (1923–1924) during his early years of study, revolutionary activities, and reception of Lenin's ideology.

Overview of exhibition Part I – recreating Ho Chi Minh's journey and working environment, associated with the October Revolution and Marxism-Leninism.

Revolutionary activities in Russia – Ho Chi Minh participated in international organizations and creatively applied Lenin's line to the Vietnamese revolution.

Throughout the vast Soviet Union - Deepening friendship: After the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was born, Ho Chi Minh visited the Soviet Union many times, met with leaders and people, witnessed economic, cultural, educational achievements, and fostered friendship among 15 member republics. His gratitude to Lenin, the October Revolution, and the Soviet people always remains in the hearts of the two nations.

Exhibition space Part II – overview of the area introducing the activities and contributions of President Ho Chi Minh in the Soviet Union.

Thematic exhibition Part II – images of the visit to the Soviet Union and activities to foster friendship.

Documents on Vietnam-Soviet Union relations, introducing visits, talks and meetings with the people of the neighboring country.

Leaving footprints of friendship – images of Ho Chi Minh at destinations across 15 Soviet republics, demonstrating the strong friendship between Vietnam and the Soviet Union.

Vietnam-Russia Friendship: Over the past 75 years, Vietnam-Russia relations have developed sustainably from the foundation laid by President Ho Chi Minh and generations of leaders of the two countries. From the 1994 Treaty to the upgrade of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2012, the friendship and cooperation between the two peoples has always been warm, steadfast, and has transcended time and historical challenges.

Thematic exhibition Part III – illustrating the Vietnam – Russia friendship over the past 75 years.

This year, many artifacts were introduced to the Vietnamese public for the first time, such as the book “The Fifth World Congress of the Communist International 1924”, a collection of photos of President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to the Soviet Union in 1955, and the guestbook at the Ural Geological Museum. These documents help the public have a realistic view of his foreign activities in the 20th century.

Vivid display corner – combining images, documents and artifacts, providing a visual experience of Ho Chi Minh's journey and legacy.

Close-up display corner of precious artifacts at the theme "Ho Chi Minh's Footprints in the Homeland of the October Revolution", showing Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary journey and the Vietnam - Russia friendship, with profound historical, educational and cultural values.

The exhibition will take place from December 8, 2025 to April 2026 at the Ho Chi Minh Museum (19 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi), providing an opportunity for the public, especially the younger generation, to gain a deeper understanding of President Ho Chi Minh's journey and the legacy he left behind in Vietnamese diplomacy.

According to Hai Ha/VOV.VN

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