Nghe An – Ulyanovsk: Connecting historical traditions, spreading Vietnamese–Russian cultural values
On October 16, 2026, as part of a working visit to the Russian Federation, a delegation from Nghe An Province led by Ms. Vo Thi Minh Sinh, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province visited and engaged in many meaningful activities in Ulyanovsk Oblast. Mr Phung Thanh Vinh, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also joined the delegation.
In Ulyanovsk Oblast, the Nghe An provincial delegation, alongside representatives of the local government and the 'Solidarity' Vietnamese Association, laid flowers in memory of President Ho Chi Minh at his monument. On this occasion, leaders of Nghe An Province and delegates planted two podocarpus trees and enhanced the landscape around the monument grounds.
Visiting Ho Chi Minh High School, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairwoman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee expressed deep emotion at the warm and cordial reception extended to the delegation by the school’s teachers and students.
Ho Chi Minh High School is a key school in the province. Alongside Russian students, several students from Nghe An and other parts of Vietnam are currently studying here. Speaking at the school, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee emphasized that the people of Nghe An deeply appreciate the school’s efforts in preserving and promoting cultural values, as well as spreading President Ho Chi Minh's noble thoughts and image to generations of Russian students and citizens.
Having the school named after President Ho Chi Minh is not only an honor but also a responsibility to preserve a symbol of Vietnam - Russia friendship, helping students gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese history, President Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality, and style, as well as the shared aspiration for peace, independence, and friendship among nations.
While in Ulyanovsk, the delegation also visited the Lenin Museum, the birthplace, childhood home, and family residence of the great leader of Soviet Russia. Meeting with some people from Nghe An and members of the "Solidarity" Vietnamese Association in Ulyanovsk, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee expressed her hope that community members would continue to support and encourage one another in daily life, foster Nghe An – Ulyanovsk friendship, and spread Vietnamese cultural values to the Russian people.
On the afternoon of the same day, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Ms. Vo Thi Minh Sinh and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Phung Thanh Vinh met with Alexey Russkikh, Governor of Ulyanovsk Oblast.
Welcoming the leadership and delegation from Nghe An Province, Governor Alexey Russkikh affirmed that the two provinces could extend their cooperation beyond cultural exchanges into fields such as economics, tourism, healthcare, and services. Ulyanovsk Oblast expressed a desire to cooperate with Nghe An in retraining and upskilling medical personnel, developing cultural tourism tours, exporting agricultural products, supplying high-tech products, light industry goods, machinery manufacturing, component production, and air and sea transport. The Governor also requested Nghe An Province to organize a business delegation to visit Ulyanovsk at the earliest opportunity.
Congratulating Mr. Alexey Russkikh on securing the trust of voters and winning re-election as Governor of Ulyanovsk Oblast, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee expressed special gratitude to the Governor and provincial government for their warm and solemn reception, creating optimal conditions for the delegation's activities. Ulyanovsk holds a unique place in the friendly relations and cooperation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation. The historical and cultural connection associated with two great leaders, Lenin and Ho Chi Minh, serves as a precious spiritual foundation that has united the two localities and countries across generations.
Strongly agreeing with the Governor's proposals, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee highlighted Nghe An's recent achievements in socio-economic development, particularly in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Beyond the sectors proposed by Ulyanovsk, Nghe An could further strengthen cooperation in education and training, expand people-to-people diplomacy, and deepen the friendship between the two provinces. She expressed special gratitude to the Governor and local authorities for admitting the "Solidarity" Vietnamese Association into the Council of Nationalities of Ulyanovsk Oblast. Nghe An is also actively promoting the Ulyanovsk Viet–Russia Friendship Village project. Based on the cooperation agreement between the two localities, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee expressed her hope that the agreed-upon contents would be materialized during the Governor's new term. Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee respectfully invited the Governor and Ulyanovsk businesses to soon visit, survey, and promote investment in Nghe An.