Embassies in Vietnam marks 78th anniversary of Victory Day
WVR/VNA - On May 4, in Hanoi, the Embassies of Russia and Belarus in Vietnam together held a ceremony to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Victory Day over Fascism in the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 1945 – 2023).
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| Embassies in Vietnam marks 78th anniversary of Russia's Victory Day: At the "Immortal Regiment" parade in Hanoi on May 4, 2023 (Photo: VNA) |
In his remarks, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Bezdetko Gennady Schepanovich said the marking of the victory and the "Immortal Regiment" parade has become a tradition in Russia and many parts of the world to pay tribute to those who took part in the Great Patriotic War.
The Russian Ambassador emphasised the contribution of Vietnamese soldiers to the victory, saying that they fought side by side with Soviet people in the years 1941-1945 and their names have been inscribed on the list of the Road-of-memory Memorial Museum in Moscow, Russia.
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| Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Bezdetko Gennady Schepanovich speaks at the event. (Photo: Vietnam+) |
Belarusian Ambassador Borovikov Vladimir Vladimirovich hoped that countries worldwide enjoy peace and prosperity and that the memories of the warriors in the Great Patriotic War will be preserved through ages.
The celebration also featured a photo exhibition showcasing heroic events of the Great Patriotic War in Belarus.
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| The participants observed a minute of silence in memory of those who died in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet people. (Photo: Viet Duc/Vietnam+) |
Before the ceremony, participants joined an "Immortal Regiment" parade.
(Source: WVR/VNA)
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