On May 6, in anticipation of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, a ceremonial reception was held by the Russian Embassy in Vietnam with the participation of Vice Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam Tran Hong Ha.
At the reception, with the blessing of Metropolitan Pavel of Manila and Hanoi, the clergy of the Philippines-Vietnamese Diocese – Hegumen Micah (Selyakov), and Priest Evgeny Tsukalo took part.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr G.S. Bezdetko noted that modern generations carefully preserve the memory of the feat of their fathers and grandfathers, and are inspired by their example. It is symbolic that this year Russia and Vietnam celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War along with key historical milestones in the history of Vietnam – the 71st anniversary of the Victory at Dien Bien Phu and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the south of Vietnam and the reunification of the country. The reception was attended by about 500 people, including leaders and employees of party and government agencies, representatives of the leadership of provinces and cities of central subordination of Vietnam, leaders of public organizations, foreign ambassadors and representatives of the diplomatic corps, military attachés, leaders and employees of international organizations, as well as Russians and citizens of the CIS countries living and working in Vietnam.
The guests were able to see a thematic exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory.
