Swan lake ballet performed by Russian artists in Hanoi earlier in August. What's special about it, is that it is designed in a 3D format. Tchaikovsky's melodies combine with modern dance, sounds, and lighting. According to an audience member, the play’s Russian culture is very impressive.
Bui Cong Duy, Violist, Audience said: Through cultural exchanges like this, Vietnam and Russia have stepped up cooperation and strategic partnership. Cultural actitivities have been frequently organized since 2007. Artists of the two countries regularly participate in exchange activities and co-organize culture festivals. Notably, during the 2013 Russian cultural days in Vietnam, leaders of the two countries agreed to step up cultural activities in the 2015-2018 period.
Le Ngoc Dinh, Deputy Head, Department of Int’l Relations, Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism said: The Puskin Insitute welcomes thousands of students every year to learn about Russian culture. They also organize many student exchange activities.
Through cutural exchanges, the number of Russian tourists to Vietnam has increased sharply. For the past 10 years, Russia remains the top country in terms of the number of visitors to Vietnam. The figure has increased 15 fold? from 2005 to 2014, reaching 365 thousand. In the first 9 months of this year, the number of visitors exceeded 217 thousand.
