The event is held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in conjunction with the Russian Ministry of Culture, the Russian Embassy in Vietnam and the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Hanoi.
Culture is one of the key sectors in the comprehensive strategic cooperation between Vietnam and Russia. Events like the Vietnamese Cultural Day in Russia and Russian Cultural Days in Vietnam are the main focus of the cultural cooperative program during the period of 2016-2018.
Russian Cultural Day in Vietnam will run until October 10 featuring numerous activities, such as an exhibition entitled "Nature of Northern Russia", a concert performance by the Russian National Orchestra, and other performances in Hanoi and HCMC.