(VOVworld) – Vietnamese and Russian experts have discussed educational cooperation through social organizations. The workshop was held by the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Hanoi and the Russian Cooperative Agency to mark Russian National Unity Day on November 4 and the October Revolution on November 7.

Vietnamese students in Russia

Delegates said Russia has a certain position in global education. Over the last 6 decades, Russia has trained tens of thousands of Vietnamese scientists, managers, experts, and skilled workers. Professor Tran Dinh Long, Vice President of the Vietnamese-Russian Friendship Association, says: “75% of people of my generation who graduated in Russia have become leaders. It’s our pride which we should promote for our younger generation. We are concerned about how to encourage young people learn Russian and Russia’s advanced technology to be applied in Vietnam. Vietnamese universities should have policies designed to absorb Russian knowledge.

Approximately 7,000 Vietnamese students are studying in Russian universities. Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Vietnam last November, both countries have agreed to enhance education cooperation including sending 1,000 Vietnamese students to Russia annually.