The event features the significance of the revolution, the Vietnam-Russia friendship, and the Russian land and its people.

A talk on Russian October Revolution at the  Russian Book Week event (Photo: Hoang Tuyet/VNA)

Russian Book Week also opened on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh city, introducing Russian culture and values. Ta Thi Kim Ngan, a kindergarten teacher, was one of the visitors. She said: "Today, I am able to expand my knowledge through the Russian Book Week. Russian literature is diverse and many works honor those who died for Russia. Being introduced to 3 Russian books, I learn more about the Russians, including heroes who laid down their lives for Russia.”

The Hanoi People’s Committee will host a national-level meeting celebrating the 100th anniversary of Russia’s October Revolution (November 17) on Sunday with over 3,500 people attending. Cultural and art exchanges will be taking place across the city.

The Dong Nai People’s Committee and the provincial Union of Friendship Organizations on Tuesday held a ceremony to recall the historical significance Russia’s October Revolution. Russia treasures its comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, a long-term, trustworthy friend, Russian Consulate General Aleksey V. Popov said at the event.