Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lays flowers at the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow
WVR - On the morning of March 23 (local time), during his official visit to the Russian Federation, , Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid flowers at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh, at Ho Chi Minh Square, and placed flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation lay flowers in memory of President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people. (Source: VGP) |
In a solemn and emotional atmosphere, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid flowers in memory of President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people, an outstanding leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the global communist movement, a national liberation hero, and an eminent cultural figure.
President Ho Chi Minh was a great friend of the Russian people – He laid the foundation for the traditional friendship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
The statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow is a historical and cultural landmark, symbolizing the profound friendship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation. It was inaugurated on May 18, 1990, to commemorate the 100th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, and is located at Ho Chi Minh Square, Akademichesky District, Moscow.
The work was designed by sculptor Vladimir Efimovich Tsigal and architect Roman Grigoryevich Kananin. Sculptor Tsigal, after visiting Vietnam in 1985, was inspired by the image of the Sun and bamboo – symbols of the vitality and resilience of the Vietnamese people – to create a unique design for the statue.
The main statue is cast in bronze and stone, depicting President Ho Chi Minh with a gentle smile within a large circle symbolizing the radiant Sun. At the base of the statue is the image of a young Vietnamese man poised to rise, with two bamboo trees and tropical fruits behind him, representing the strength and resilience of the Vietnamese nation.
On the pedestal of the statue is inscribed in Russian: "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom", a famous quote by President Ho Chi Minh, reflecting the patriotic spirit and aspiration for freedom of the Vietnamese people.
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| The Ho Chi Minh statue in Moscow is not only an artistic work but also a gathering and commemorative place for the Vietnamese community in Russia, especially during important anniversaries. (Source: VGP) |
Today, the Ho Chi Minh statue in Moscow is not only an artistic work but also a gathering and commemorative place for the Vietnamese community in Russia, especially during important anniversaries. It is also a destination attracting international tourists, further strengthening the friendship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation take a commemorative photo at the Ho Chi Minh statue in Moscow, Russia. (Source: VGP) |
Subsequently, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation proceeded to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Located solemnly in Alexander Garden, beside the western wall of the Kremlin, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of Russia's most sacred memorials, honouring the Red Army soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (Source: VGP) |
The memorial was inaugurated on May 8, 1967. The remains of an unknown soldier, who died in 1941 defending Moscow from the German siege, were transferred from a mass grave in Zelenograd to be interred here.
The memorial consists of a dark red porphyry stone block, adorned with a laurel branch and a helmet placed on a bronze flag. In front is a five-pointed star made of labradorite stone, from which the Eternal Flame burns, lit from the flame at Mars Field in Leningrad, symbolizing the everlasting memory of those who fell. Below the flame is the bronze inscription: "Your name is unknown, your deed is immortal."
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| The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of Russia's most sacred memorials, honoring the Red Army soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). (Source: VGP) |
To the left of the memorial is a granite wall inscribed with the words: "1941 - To those who fell for the Motherland - 1945". To the right are red porphyry blocks containing soil from hero cities, and further along are memorial plaques for the "Cities of Military Glory", inaugurated in May 2010.
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| The Vietnamese delegation lays flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (Source: VGP) |
Since 1997, by decree of the Russian President, the changing of the guard ceremony by the Kremlin Regiment has been held hourly here, becoming a solemn symbol that attracts numerous visitors and locals for commemoration.
