The program was launched to celebrate the Russian cultural events such as the 190th birth anniversary of L.N. Tolstoy, the 200th birth anniversary of I.S. Turgenev, and the 215th birth anniversary of F.I. Tyutchev. Scene of the program. (Photo: tuoitrethudo.com.vn) On the agenda were book exhibitions, lectures, presentations, introductions about films related to Russian well-known writers and novels such as “War and peace” or “Anna Karenina”, to name but a few. Another activity was launched to apply advanced technologies to Russian language teaching and learning in Vietnam. The program is expected to contribute to promoting Russian language teaching and learning as well as to popularize the Russian culture in Vietnam. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Russian culture and language education highlighted in Vietnam
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Russian culture reflected through art, films and dances
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Beautiful scenes of Russia’s four seasons went on display at an exhibition yesterday in Hà Nội. Entitled Russian Landscape, the exhibition showcased more than 50 oil and acrylic paintings by famous painter Mikhail Vyacheslavovich Stoyachko. The exhibition will close tomorrow at the Việt Nam National Fine Arts Museum in Hà Nội and will be held from October 12-14 at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum. Stoyachko was born in 1968. He is founder of and leader of the Kalyazin Art School. He has exhibited his paintings all over the world. The exhibition kicked off a series of Russian cultural activities which will take place until October 17 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Việt Nam. The Moscow State Dance Academic Theatre Gzhel also performed in Hà Nội Opera House on Wednesday night, and in HCM City tomorrow. On the occasion, … [Read more...] about Russian culture reflected through art, films and dances
Russian artists to perform classical music concerts in Vietnam
Russian artists to perform classical music concerts in Vietnam Pianist Anna Grot will introduce Russian classical music to Vietnamese audiences, as part of the annual Arts Ambassador program - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAINT PETERSBURG HOUSE OF MUSIC Russian pianist Anna Grot, along with violinist Polina Borisova, will present a number of classical music concerts as part of the annual Arts Ambassador program in major cities throughout Vietnam from June 6 to 8. The concerts are being sponsored by the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Hanoi, in collaboration with the Saint Petersburg House of Music, to mark the National Day of Russia. The concerts will feature outstanding pieces created for violin and piano by world famous composers, including Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, Franz Liszt, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Alexander Glazunov. The two talented young artists have won prestigious awards at numerous music competitions in both Russia and throughout the world. Polina Borisova … [Read more...] about Russian artists to perform classical music concerts in Vietnam
Russian artists to delight Vietnamese audiences with classical concerts
Pianist Anna Grot and violinist Polina Borisova from Russia will present a classical music performance as part of the framework of the annual programme Arts Ambassador in big cities on June 6-8. Young talent: Pianist Anna Grot.-Photo courtesy of the Saint Petersburg House of Music The event is being held by the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Hà Nội, in collaboration with the Saint Petersburg House of Music, to mark the National Day of Russia. The concert will feature outstanding pieces created for violin and piano by world famous composers including Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, Franz Liszt, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Alexander Glazunov. Due to their outstanding talents, the young artists have won prestigious awards at numerous music competitions in both Russia and throughout the world. Musical star: Violinist Polina Borisova. Borisova was born in Ryazan, in 1988. When she was four, she started her music education at children’s music school. … [Read more...] about Russian artists to delight Vietnamese audiences with classical concerts
NATO joins 25 nations in Russian expulsions over alleged spy attack
The US-led military alliance expelled seven Russian staff and denied accreditation to three more, bringing the total number of suspected Russian spies expelled to almost 150, including the 23 initially dispatched by Britain. In an unprecedented act of coordination, at least 25 countries have echoed Britain’s action in response to the March 4 attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the English city of Salisbury. British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said the mass expulsions were "a blow from which Russian intelligence will need many years to recover". It "could become a turning point", he wrote in The Times newspaper, adding: "The Western alliance took decisive action and Britain’s partners came together against the Kremlin’s reckless ambitions." Skripal, a Russian military intelligence officer imprisoned by Moscow for passing on information about Russian agents in various European countries, came to Britain in a 2010 spy … [Read more...] about NATO joins 25 nations in Russian expulsions over alleged spy attack
Vietnamese readers have free access to Russian e-book funds
The information was released at a ceremony held by the Russian Science and Culture, under the Russian Embassy, in Hanoi on March 23, to introduce several Russian literary books. The books introduced at the event included ‘Fairy tales’ by great writer Puskin, the novel titled ‘Urgum River’ by writer V.YA.Shishkov; and a collection of poems by S.A. Esenin, A.A. Akhmatova, and M.I. Svetaeva. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Vietnam Vadim Vladimirovich Bublikov emphasised that with the hard-work and professionalism of Vietnamese translators, over 30 classical Russian literary book titles have been translated into Vietnamese since 2012. The Russian literary works that have been introduced to Vietnamese readers have contributed to enhancing the links in culture and languages between the two peoples, he added. Director of Russian Science and Culture Centre Natalia Valerievna Shafinskaya said that the opening of free access to the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese readers have free access to Russian e-book funds
Daria Mishukova, a Russian enthusiast for Vietnamese culture
Daria used to be a lecturer of Vietnamese language and vice dean of the Faculty of Vietnam Studies at the Far East Federal University in Russia. She has accumulated knowledge about Vietnam in a scientific way from the most simple and little things. Daria is passionate about collecting lucky money red envelopes, travelling and writing all about Vietnamese culture. Her book “Vietnam-a country of children of the Dragon and the Fairy” was published in Russian in 2007, republished in 2010, and translated into Vietnamese in 2013. It has become a popular travel guidebook. Daria also writes for in-flight magazines of Russia’s Pegas Travel Company. Hoang Thi Phong Thu, a member of the Company, said Daria’s stories help attract more tourists: “Daria has a thorough understanding of the Vietnamese culture, history, and tradition. She wrote regularly about Vietnamese landscapes, tourism, and food, for magazines provided on our flights all over the … [Read more...] about Daria Mishukova, a Russian enthusiast for Vietnamese culture
Russian contemporary ballet to be performed in Hanoi
The Firebird by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky was first performed in Paris in 1910. The composer’s score for The Firebird is noted for marking the transformation of ballet from classical to modernist form. The ballet is based on Russian folk tales which feature a magical glowing bird that is a blessing and a curse to its captor. What The Firebird had was a magical power, which he offered to serve a prince who had captured him, in return for the bird’s freedom. The prince went on to fall in love with one of a gaggle of young princesses, all of whom offered a playful performance. Enter the bad guys, led by the Tyrant, who proceeded to plunder the princesses. The prince called on the Firebird to intervene in this clash between good and evil before peace and order were restored. Dancers Phan Van Luong and Dam Han Giang in The Firebird ballet. Courtesy Photo of VNOB The Firebird has challenged the imagination of the choreographers of different tradition and … [Read more...] about Russian contemporary ballet to be performed in Hanoi
Vietnamese translator receives Russian award
Nguyen Thuy Anh (left) was honored to receive the award To complete her work, Thuy Anh spent ten years searching information about the talented Russian poet through her letters, memoirs and friends. Basing on these valuable materials, the Vietnamese translator has helped Vietnamese readers understand more about the ups and downs in Olga Berggoltz’s life as well as her different feelings in different periods of history. With her honor to receive the award, Thuy Anh said that at present many Vietnamese translators, especially young people, are quietly contributing to bringing Russian literature closer to the Vietnamese readers and she believed that Russian classical and contemporary literature works will soon reach the Vietnamese people. Launched in 2015, the award aims to acknowledge and honor contributions of domestic and international writers and translators who help connect Russia with other countries around the world in terms of culture and language. The award is … [Read more...] about Vietnamese translator receives Russian award
Vietnamese literary translator honoured with Russian award
Her prized work is “My Olga Bertgolts” that is translated into Vietnamese and published in Hanoi in 2010 on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Russian poet Olga Bertgolts (1910-1975). Living and working in Russia for 17 years, Nguyen Thuy Anh had learnt about the life of poet Olga Bertgolts for 10 years before deciding to publish the translated work. She expressed her belief that more classic and contemporary Russian literary works will be brought to Vietnamese readers in the future. The annual award, presented on February 16 in Moscow, was initiated by the Russian Writers’ Association and the Literature Foundation “Road of Life” of Saint Petersburg city in 2015 with an aim to honour translation of Russian and foreign literature and strengthen ties between cultures. The award is not open to entries featuring violence, drug abuse, crimes and anti-social activities. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese literary translator honoured with Russian award