(VOVworld) – Vietnamese Culture Days opened in Moscow on Wednesday.

Vladimir Alexandre, the first Deputy Minister of Russia’s Ministry of Culture, said cultural exchange has helped boost Vietnam-Russia bilateral relations. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said: "The event is a chance for Russians and others who are living and working in Russia to learn more about Vietnamese culture and the sports and tourism potential of Vietnam. I believe this year’s event will foster solidarity, friendship, and the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership". 

The program included talks on Vietnam-Russia cooperation in literature, culture, and art, a program to promote Vietnamese tourism, and Vietnamese Film Days in Russia.