General Secretary, President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse, laid flowers on the morning of 8/9 to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh, a friend of the Russian people who established the foundation for the friendship between the two countries, according to TTXVN.
The President Ho Chi Minh Monument, located in Ho Chi Minh Square in Moskva, is a historical and cultural landmark reflecting the friendship between Vietnam and Russia. The monument was inaugurated in 1990, marking the 100th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth.
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General Secretary, President To Lam, his spouse, and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid flowers at Ho Chi Minh Square in the capital Moskva on 8/9. *Photo: TTXVN*
The bronze statue depicts President Ho Chi Minh smiling. The base of the monument features an inscription in Russian, quoting President Ho Chi Minh's famous saying: "Nothing is more precious than independence, freedom," which expresses the patriotism and aspiration for freedom of the Vietnamese people.
On the same day, General Secretary, President To Lam and his spouse laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden, situated by the western wall of the Kremlin.
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General Secretary, President To Lam, his spouse, and the high-ranking delegation laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the capital Moskva. *Photo: TTXVN*
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of Russia's significant memorials, inaugurated in 1967 to honor Red Army soldiers who fell during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
The memorial consists of a dark red porphyry block, adorned with a laurel branch and a helmet placed on a bronze flag. In front, a five-pointed labradorite star emits the Eternal Flame from its center, symbolizing the enduring memory of those who sacrificed their lives. Below the flame, a bronze inscription reads: "Your name is unknown, your deed is immortal."
Since 1997, by decree of the Russian President, the Kremlin Regiment's guard change ceremony has been held hourly here, replacing its former location in front of Lenin's Mausoleum. This ceremony has become a symbol, attracting many tourists and locals for commemoration.
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General Secretary, President To Lam laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moskva. *Photo: TTXVN*
General Secretary, President To Lam is currently on a state visit to Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. This marks the first state visit to Russia by a Vietnamese Party and State leader since 1991, affirming Vietnam's consistent regard for its friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thu Hang.
Vietnam and Russia share long-standing relations. The two countries established a Strategic Partnership in 2001 and upgraded it to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2012. According to Vietnam Customs, two-way trade in 2025 reached 4,77 billion USD, a 4% increase compared to 2024.
Huyen Le
