Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the series of activities celebrating the 14th National Party Congress. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — The President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace on January 14 held a ceremony to receive a collection of archival photos donated by the Russian Embassy in Việt Nam, and opened the exhibition President Hồ Chí Minh and Russia.

The events form part of a series of activities celebrating the 14th National Party Congress and the 76th anniversary of the Việt Nam–Russia diplomatic relations (1950–2026).

At the ceremony, Russian Ambassador Gennady Bezdetko formally handed over the photos to the relic site. The collection comprises 30 rare archival photos depicting President Hồ Chí Minh’s ties with Russia and the formation and development of Việt Nam–Russia diplomatic relations.

The exhibition President Hồ Chí Minh and Russia features 76 panels that portray 76 years of friendship and cooperation between Việt Nam and Russia, built on foundations laid by President Hồ Chí Minh.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoàng Đạo Cương expressed sincere thanks to the Russian Embassy for the valuable donation, noting its significance as a vivid testament to the faithful friendship between the two peoples and its contribution to enriching the relic site’s archives.

He affirmed his ministry's desire to continue close cooperation with Russian agencies and organisations, effectively implement signed cooperation programmes, and expand innovative exchange formats, thereby deepening the Việt Nam–Russia relationship in a practical and effective manner. – VNA/VNS