Vietnamese soldiers prepare with dedication for parade at Russia’s Red Square
A delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam in the Russian Federation, led by Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi, visited and encouraged members of the Vietnamese People’s Army delegation currently practicing in Moscow to join a parade in Moscow’s iconic Red Square to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War (May 9).
During the visit, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi emphasised that the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese community in Russia have closely followed the contingent’s activities since their arrival in Moscow. He underscored the significance of Vietnam’s participation in the parade, marking the first time the country has sent troops to join the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War.
“This event holds profound meaning for bilateral relations between Vietnam and Russia, as well as for the Vietnamese People’s Army. It symbolises the enduring traditional friendship between Vietnam and the former Soviet Union—now the Russian Federation—a relationship that has been nurtured over generations and continues to contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world”, the Ambassador stated.
He expressed pride and emotion upon witnessing the Vietnamese soldiers’ discipline, determination, and enthusiasm during training. The Ambassador took time to speak with individual officers and soldiers, inquiring about their well-being and encouraging them to overcome all challenges and fulfill the important mission entrusted to them by the Party, State, and Army, thus bringing honour and pride to the nation and the military.
In response, Major General Nguyen Van Thanh, Deputy Rector of the Army Officer Training School No. 1 and Head of the Vietnamese delegation, expressed gratitude to the Ambassador and the Embassy staff. He affirmed that the contingent had embraced its assignment with the highest sense of responsibility and determination to represent Vietnam and its military with dignity and pride on the international stage.
Lieutenant Colonel Ho Sy Quang from the Army Officer Training School No. 1, who is in charge of training the Vietnamese unit for the parade, noted that the Russian marching protocol features a quicker and more rigorous pace than Vietnamese drills. Initially, this posed a challenge, but with strong determination, the unit has successfully adapted.
Nhân Dân on line – April 29, 2025