Inauguration of Concert Hall at the Russian Science and Culture Centre in Hanoi
WVR - On November 27, in Hanoi, the Russian Science and Culture Center inaugurated an upgraded concert hall with support from the Russian Federal Agency for CIS Affairs, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo), the National Union of Enterprises in the Educational Equipment and Teaching Aids Industry and Suppliers of Educational Organizations (NSPPO), CityMedia company, and the Berezka Choir Group in Hanoi.
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| Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the upgraded concert hall at the Russian Science and Culture Center. (Photo: Courtesy) |
The spacious hall accommodates 140 people and is equipped with the most modern facilities. This initiative is part of a program supporting the Russian language and equipping theater clubs using Russian.
The opening ceremony also featured an art performance showcasing Russian-Soviet songs and performances reflecting Vietnamese identity. The new facility heralds a series of cultural events aimed at promoting the Russian language and introducing Russian values and traditions to the capital's audience.
Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy famous Russian and Soviet songs, as well as performances rich in Vietnamese cultural identity.
Director of the Russian Science and Culture Center Vladimir Murashkin, emphasized: “For Vietnam and Russia, this project holds significant meaning in the context of promoting development and strengthening cultural connections as well as educational cooperation between the two countries. Cultural elements have long united us. For over 70 years, Vietnamese citizens have studied in Russia, especially in creative and artistic fields. In the context of the Vietnam-Russia, Russia-Vietnam Year of Exchange, this is a meaningful activity, contributing to promoting and strengthening the friendly relations between our two countries.”
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| Inauguration of Concert Hall at the Russian Science and Culture Center in Hanoi: Lion Dance performance. |
A representative from CityMedia stated that Hanoi is the fourth location to inaugurate an upgraded concert hall, following previous locations in Ethiopia, Tanzania (2024), and Kyrgyzstan (2025).
Musician Ton That Triem represented the Berezka Choir Group, along with Director of the Russian Science and Culture Center V. Murashkin, and Director of "CityMedia" A.V Lepekhin, cut the ribbon for the upgraded Concert Hall.
The Berezka Choir Group has been active at the Russian Science and Culture Center since 2010, bringing together those who love Russian culture and music and always eager to contribute to cultural exchanges and the development of traditional Vietnam-Russia friendship relations.
Musician Ton That Triem affirmed that each performance by Berezka reflects sincere emotion, a love for lyrical content, imbued with deep humanism and affection for the homeland found in Russian folk songs, Soviet, and Russian songs, considering the performance a wish for peace and friendship between Russia and other countries, including Vietnam.
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| The Berezka Choir Group performs musical pieces. (Photo: Courtesy) |
At the ceremony, the Berezka Choir Group performed the Russian folk song expressing love for the homeland "How I Went Down to the Swiftly Flowing River" and "Nightingale" as a wish for peace.
The equipping of the concert hall facilities contributes to opening a series of unique cultural events, aiming to promote the Russian language and introduce the values and traditions of Russia to the people of Vietnam's capital.
The high-quality modern equipment system makes every event lively and memorable. When designing the stage and auditorium, CityMedia engineers carefully considered the acoustic characteristics of the space and installed the latest generation equipment: LED lighting, wireless microphone systems, sound systems, and digital mixing consoles. This allows art troupes to realize even the most complex ideas, creating impressive sound and light effects for both small chamber music nights and large-scale events.
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| Inauguration of Concert Hall at the Russian Science and Culture Center in Hanoi: "Bac Bling" performed by Vietnamese students. |
In the near future, Rossotrudnichestvo, in collaboration with CityMedia, will organize three more events using the new equipment system. In December, an interactive presentation with the screening of the documentary "The Fairy Tale World of Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin" will take place. The film will help the audience understand why the fairy tales of the great poet are considered a special phenomenon in Russian literature. Many answers will be shared by historian and cultural scholar Anna Esparsa, who created this masterpiece on the occasion of Pushkin's 225th birthday.
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| Inauguration of Concert Hall at the Russian Science and Culture Center in Hanoi: Dance performance by Russian and Vietnamese students. |
The concert hall will also host the music night "Georgy Portnov and His Stage Music", bringing together those who love classical music works. The audience will enjoy the lyrical melodies of Georgy Portnov performed by famous artists from Saint Petersburg. The event will be hosted by Anna Veselova, editor-in-chief of the "Union of Artists" publishing house.
At the end of December, guests of the Russian Science and Culture Center will be welcomed by the traditional "New Year Tree". Additionally, the newly upgraded auditorium will host film screenings and cinema discussions. Regularly organizing cultural events helps strengthen the friendship between Russia and Vietnam.
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| Inauguration of Concert Hall at the Russian Science and Culture Center in Hanoi: Audience at the event. |
