This festival officially kicked off in Russia on Sept 20, sponsored by the International Cooperation Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The week-long event coincides with a programme to promote tourism, which was launched by the Vietnam Administration of Tourism. It aims to introduce Vietnamese culture and tourism potential to Russian friends. It provides more chances to Vietnam travel company to develop Vietnam tour industry.
A variety of activities were held, including music and dance performances, a seminar on Vietnamese and Russian literature, film screenings, and a photographic exhibition featuring Vietnam and its people calling for votes for Ha Long Bay as one of the new seven natural wonders of the world.
Vietnam and Russia have a time-honoured relationship and strong solidarity. Last year, Vietnam welcomed more than 51,000 Russian visitors, up 68 percent over the same period last year.