Vietnam and Russia share great similarities in history, spirit, vision, and value. Few countries in the world win such steadfast and deep affection from generations of Vietnamese people like the Soviet Union in the past and Russia at present, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam and Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the United Russia Party (URP) and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, affirmed their commitment to further consolidating political trust through high-level exchanges and close cooperation between the CPV and the URP, laying the cornerstone for long-term and sustainable relations.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 5, during which the leaders informed each other about recent major affairs and achievements of the two nations.

A seminar discussing the role of people-to-people diplomacy in Vietnam – Russia relations took place in Moscow on September 19.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on September 29 to reward winners of the third international painting competition entitled “I draw Vietnam – I draw Russia”.

Overseas Vietnamese at the Pushkin State Russian Language Institute in Moscow hosted an art show on February 21 to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

The People’s Committee of southern Binh Duong province supports the Russia-based ROSTEC Group to carry out the rubber production project Visorutex, said Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Liem on July 4.