Viet Nam News HCM CITY — An event to introduce classical and contemporary Russian literature through Vietnamese was held at the HCM City Book Pedestrian Street on Saturday. The event, organised by the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Hà Nội and the Phụ Nữ (Women) Publishing House, was also aimed at popularising Russian culture. There were dozens of classical works by great Russian littérateurs like Lev Tolstoy, Sergey yesenin and Valentin Rasputin as well as contemporary novels by writers like Alexei Varlamov and Maria Metlitskaya. Alexey Popov, the Russian consul general in the city, said Vietnamese are familiar with classic Russian literature, especially those who know Russian, but contemporary works are also popular. The publication of these works would promote cultural exchanges between the two countries, he said. The publication of the books is part of a long-term project to translate Russian literature into … [Read more...] about Translated Russian literary gems showcased at HCM City event
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Russian culture and language education highlighted in Vietnam
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
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
Ukraine region ban on Russian culture sparks controversy
The decision by a fiercely pro-Western region of Ukraine to ban Russian-language arts, from songs to books and films, prompted widespread condemnation on Thursday (Sep 20) even as it remained unclear how it would be implemented. The Ukrainian town of Lviv, where regional lawmakers voted to ban Russian-langauge arts such as books, films and songs Sep 19, 2018, is seen in December 2017. (Photo: AFP/Sergei Supinsky) Lawmakers in Lviv's regional parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly backed an open-ended moratorium on the public use in any form of Russian-language "cultural product". The regional assembly said the moratorium would last until the end of Russia's "occupation" of Ukraine, referring to Moscow's annexation of Crimea and support for separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. The move has prompted ridicule from Moscow and Western diplomats and even a member of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's ruling party. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told … [Read more...] about Ukraine region ban on Russian culture sparks controversy
Russian market in Ho Chi Minh City
There is a Russian market in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The market sells the iconic wooden roly poly dolls, souvenirs, and warm clothes from Russia, attracting crowds of foreign and domestic customers. The Russian market on District 1’s Vo Van Kiet street was built in 2000. It covers an area of 2,000 square meters. The three-storey market has 200 booths selling clothes, footwear, bags, and household appliances. With nearly 200 kiosks, the market welcomes thousands of shoppers each day. Customers that visit the market are from all over the world, not just Vietnam. After nearly two decades, the market has become a venue for everyone who loves Russian culture and products. It has also become a unique attraction for both foreign and domestic tourists when they visit Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most bustling city. –VNA … [Read more...] about Russian market in Ho Chi Minh City
Xoan and Bai Choi singings among top 10 outstanding cultural events of 2017
Xoan and Bai Choi singing lead the top 10 outstanding events of 2017 announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.Xoan and Bai Choi singing were recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The decision was made at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Republic of Korea, on December 8, 2017.Xoan singing in Phu Tho Province is also the first intangible cultural heritage that was cleared of the status as an element of heritage in need of urgent safeguarding as it was scarcely practised by the locals. It was considered evidence of Vietnam's multiculturalism. Xoan singing recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity In the second place is the exposure of Vietnam to the world via Kong: Skull Island film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. Nguyen Thai Binh, chief of the office of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the film had helped … [Read more...] about Xoan and Bai Choi singings among top 10 outstanding cultural events of 2017
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism lists top ten cultural, sport, tourism events in 2017
Xoan singing and the art of Bai Choi were added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The 10 most outstanding events in 2017 as follows: * Outstanding cultural events: 1. Xoan singing and the art of Bai Choi were added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 2. Vietnam’s image shines in the film “Kong: Skull island”. 3. Impressions of “Russian Cultural Days in Vietnam”. * Outstanding sporting events: 1. The successful performance of the Vietnamese sport delegation at SEA Games 29. 2. Vietnam’s female football team won SEA Games champions for the fifth time. 3. Impressive achievement of Vietnamese track and fields. * Outstanding tourism events: 1. Record growth in number of foreign visitors. 2. Law on Tourism was adopted to boost tourism development. 3. The Politburo approved a Resolution on developing tourism into the country’s spearhead economic … [Read more...] about Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism lists top ten cultural, sport, tourism events in 2017
Top ten cultural, sports and tourism events in 2017 announced
The top ten events were selected from 64 nominations, including 42 in the field of culture, 11 in sports and 11 in tourism. They were voted by readers through the website http://sukienvhttdl.bvhttdl.gov.vn from January 3-9 and directly by journalists at the headquarters of the ministry. Following is the list of the events: 1. Xoan singing and the art of Bai choi were added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. A performance of Xoan singing 2. Vietnam left impression through the film ‘Kong: Skull Island’. A scene from the film ‘Kong: Skull Island’ 3. Impressions from the ‘Russian Cultural Days in Vietnam’ A performance at the ‘Russian Cultural Days in Vietnam’ (Credit: toquoc.vn) 4. The Vietnamese sports delegation was successful at the 29th SEA Games in Malaysia. Nguyen Thi Anh Vien possessed a collection of eight individual gold medals. 5. Vietnam’s female … [Read more...] about Top ten cultural, sports and tourism events in 2017 announced
Top 10 cultural, sport, and tourism events in 2017 announced
Illustration photo Following is the list of the events: 1. Xoan singing and the art of Bai Choi were added to the UNESCO as the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 2. Viet Nam’s image shines in the film “Kong: Skull island. 3. Overriding impression on “Russian Cultural Days in Viet Nam. 4. The successful performance of the Vietnamese sport delegation at SEA Games 29. 5. Vietnamese female football team was crowned SEA Games champions for the fifth time. 6. Impressive achievement of Vietnamese track and fields. 7. The Record growth in number of foreign visitors. 8. 2017 Law on Tourism was adopted to bolster tourism development. 9. The Politburo approved a Resolution on developing tourism into the country’s spearhead economic sector. 10. Vietnamese tourism sector won many prestigious … [Read more...] about Top 10 cultural, sport, and tourism events in 2017 announced
VN’s top ten cultural, sport, tourism events in 2017
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on January 10 announced the top ten cultural, sport and tourism events in 2017, which were voted by over 150 journalists nationwide the previous day. Following is the list of standout events: Xoan singing was added to the the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. * Outstanding cultural events: -Xoan singing and the art of Bai Choi were added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.-Vietnam’s image shines in the film “Kong: Skull island”.-Overriding impression on “Russian Cultural Days in Vietnam”*Outstanding sporting events:-The successful performance of the Vietnamese sport delegation at SEA Games 29-Vietnam’s female football team was crowned SEA Games champions for the fifth time.-Impressive achievement of Vietnamese track and fields *Outstanding tourism events:- Record growth in number of foreign visitors.- … [Read more...] about VN’s top ten cultural, sport, tourism events in 2017