Vietnam Consulate General holds ceremony marking 81st anniversary of August Revolution and National Day in Vladivostok
WVR - On August 19, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok (Russian Federation) organized a ceremony to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of Vietnam.
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The event was attended by Deputy Governor of Primorye Nikolai Igorevich Stetsko; Acting Representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vladivostok Volosastov Evgeniy Sergeevich; Chairman of the Friendship Association with Vietnam in Primorye, Deputy Director of the Far Eastern Federal University Evgeny Evgenyevich Vlasov, along with representatives from consular agencies, local authorities, organizations, universities, Vietnamese partners, and a large number of Russian friends and the Vietnamese community in the Far East.
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| Delegates salute the flag at the Commemoration Ceremony. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
Speaking at the ceremony, Consul General of Vietnam in Vladivostok Nguyen Viet Kien emphasized the historical significance of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, 1945, marking the beginning of an era of independence and freedom for the Vietnamese nation. Throughout the journey of building and developing the country, Vietnam has always valued the invaluable support of international friends, including the former Soviet Union and the current Russian Federation.
Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien highlighted Vietnam's notable achievements in politics, economy, and society in 2025 and the early months of 2026, while emphasizing the development directions and socio-economic goals set by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, aiming towards national development by 2045.
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| Consul General of Vietnam in Vladivostok Nguyen Viet Kien delivers the opening speech. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
Addressing Vietnam-Russia relations, the Consul General affirmed that Russia has always been a traditional friend, a reliable and particularly important partner for Vietnam.
The comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia continues to be maintained and positively developed across various fields. The two countries have ample room for cooperation in economic-trade, transport-logistics, energy, science-technology, education, tourism, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
According to the Consul General, in 2025, bilateral trade between Vietnam and Russia increased by approximately 6%. In the education sector, about 3,000 Vietnamese students applied for 1,000 university scholarships offered by the Russian Federation Government, indicating the appeal of educational cooperation and the demand for exchanges among the younger generations of the two countries.
Within the overall Vietnam-Russia relationship, the Far East region, particularly Primorye Province and Vladivostok City, is considered an area with significant cooperation potential.
In 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Primorye increased by about 46% and continued to maintain positive growth in the early months of 2026. Vietnam wishes to work with Primorye to more effectively exploit the potential in trade, investment, and business, especially in the fields that the province is prioritizing for development.
Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien highly appreciated the attention and support of the leadership of Primorye Province, Vladivostok City, representatives of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, educational institutions, research institutes, businesses, the Friendship Association with Vietnam, and social organizations in promoting cooperation between the two sides.
Recent activities such as art exhibitions, cultural exchanges, education, and people-to-people exchanges have contributed to creating practical bridges between Vietnam and the Far East region.
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| Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien and delegates take a commemorative photo. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
An emphasised point at the ceremony was the role of the Vietnamese community in Primorye and the Far East region. Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien stressed that the community not only contributes to the local socio-economic development but also serves as an important bridge in Vietnam-Russia relations.
By living, studying, working, and actively participating in community activities, the Vietnamese in the region contribute to promoting people-to-people exchanges and fostering friendship between the two countries.
In a solemn and friendly atmosphere, the Consul General expressed confidence that the solid political relationship foundation, trust built over generations, and increasing cooperation potential will continue to drive the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia to develop more deeply. Additionally, cooperation between Vietnam and Primorye Province and Vladivostok City is expected to become increasingly substantive, effective, and beneficial for the people of both sides.Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Governor Stetsko and other Russian representatives affirmed the importance of traditional friendship and cooperation with Vietnam, while expressing positive sentiments towards the country and people of Vietnam.
The Russian side emphasised the potential to boost trade, investment, business connections, and cooperation in culture and education with Vietnam, thereby contributing to the development of Primorye and the entire Far East region.
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| Cultural performances by the Vietnamese community in Vladivostok. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
The presence of numerous representatives from government, diplomatic agencies, friendship organizations, educational and cultural institutions, businesses, and Russian friends at the ceremony also demonstrates the increasingly broad foundation of people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
The commemoration not only revisits important milestones in the nation's history but also helps introduce the image of a renewed, dynamic, and integrated Vietnam to Russian friends in the Far East. Thus, the event continues to strengthen the foundation of friendship, enhance people-to-people exchanges, and expand the space for cooperation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
Some other images from the ceremony:
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| Consulate General staff and families at the Commemoration Ceremony. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien and members of the Friendship Association with Vietnam in Primorye. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
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| Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien with the community art team. (Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok) |
(Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok, Russia)
