Winners of the Vietnam-Russia painting contest honoured

The contest received 17,000 submissions from children in 34 provinces and cities nationwide.

The significant number of submissions showed Vietnamese youths’ love for and interest in their country and Russia.

The paintings reflect Vietnam – Russia relations through a different lens. They introduce the people and land of the two nations and describe the life of Vietnamese and Russian children.

The organising board presented two first-place prizes, three second-place prizes, three third-place prizes and eight consolation prizes to winners in each age group.

Fokin Stanhislav, Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Vietnam, congratulated the winners and emphasised the need to organise more activities to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between both countries’ younger generations.

The contest marks the 100th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's arrival in Russia.