Exhibition in Moscow honours enduring Vietnam–Russia teacher–student bonds
WVR - On the afternoon of July 23 (local time), as part of her working visit to Russia, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary To Lam, attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Teacher – Student: Melodies of the Journey” at the Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow.
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| Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary To Lam, visits the exhibition “Teacher – Student: Melodies of the Journey” at the Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Works by 15 pairs of Vietnamese and Russian teachers and students from different generations were displayed at the Russian Academy of Arts, in a space filled with artistic spirit.
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| The exhibition “Teacher – Student: Melodies of the Journey” was inaugurated on the afternoon of July 23 (local time) at the Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Speaking at the event, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly expressed her deep emotions upon viewing the artworks created by generations of Vietnamese and Russian artists.
The exhibition is not only a gathering of creative minds but also a vivid testament to the close bonds uniting generations of Vietnamese and Russian art communities. It carries even greater significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia.
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| Madame Ngo Phuong Ly visits the display area featuring works by her late father, People’s Artist Ngo Manh Lan, and Professor Ivan Petrovich Ivanov-Vano, who mentored him during his studies at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK). (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
For her personally, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly shared that the exhibition holds special meaning as it features works by her late father, People’s Artist Ngo Manh Lan, and his mentor, Professor Ivan Petrovich Ivanov-Vano, who guided him during his studies at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in the 1960s.
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| Madame Ngo Phuong Ly is moved as the leadership of the Russian Academy of Arts presents her with the Gold Medal of Honour “Dostoinomu.” (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
The spouse of the General Secretary highlighted that the teacher-student relationship is a profound cultural value in both Vietnamese and Russian traditions. She also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the former Soviet Union and present-day Russia for training and nurturing many Vietnamese talents, including in the arts.
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| The exhibition is not only a gathering of creative minds but also a vivid testament to the close bonds between the artists of both countries. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Madame Ngo Phuong Ly believed that through activities like the July 23 exhibition, cultural and artistic cooperation between Vietnam and Russia will continue to flourish, enriching the longstanding traditional friendship between the two nations.
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| The spouse of the General Secretary expressed heartfelt gratitude to the former Soviet Union and present-day Russia for training and nurturing many Vietnamese talents, including in the arts. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
At the exhibition, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly also presented the painting Winter Sunlight by Vu Thai Binh to the Russian Academy of Arts and witnessed the conferral of honourary foreign membership of the Academy to sculptor Dao Chau Hai.
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| Madame Ngo Phuong Ly tours the exhibition. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
In recognition of her contributions to cultural cooperation and artistic exchange between the two countries, the leadership of the Russian Academy of Arts awarded Madame Ngo Phuong Ly the Gold Medal of Honour “Dostoinomu.”
Feeling both honoured and moved, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly remarked: “For me, art knows no borders. Music, painting or literature all contribute to building bridges of peace and connecting the souls of nations. I am honoured to share this recognition with everyone who is working to foster the friendship between Vietnam and Russia”.
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| A young artist introduces his artwork on display at the exhibition to Madame Ngo Phuong Ly. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
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| The leadership of the Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow introduces the displayed works to Madame Ngo Phuong Ly. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
