Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai - Immortal symbol of intelligence, bravery and patriotism

Draindedicate one's life to the revolution

Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, real name Nguyen Thi Vinh, was born on September 30, 1910 in Vinh Yen commune, now Thanh Vinh ward (Nghe An province), in a family with a revolutionary tradition. 8 brothers and sisters in comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai's family all followed the revolution, including her younger sister, martyr Nguyen Thi Quang Thai (first wife of late General Vo Nguyen Giap).

It was her hometown and family traditions that helped Nguyen Thi Minh Khai early nurture great ambitions and the desire to contribute to the nation.

While still in school, comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and her friends organized a fundraiser to buy flowers and cloth to make mourning bands to attend the memorial service for patriot Phan Chau Trinh and signed a petition demanding the French colonialists to release Phan Boi Chau... In 1927, at the age of 17, she joined the Tan Viet Revolutionary Party, taking the alias Minh Khai. From here, the girl from Nghe An became a typical female face in the revolutionary movement.

In 1930, comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai was sent by the Central Committee to China to work as secretary for leader Nguyen Ai Quoc at the Eastern Office of the Communist International. Under his direct guidance, she quickly matured in theory, organization and political capacity.

A year later, he was arrested by the British colonialists in collusion with the French colonialists and the reactionary government in Guangzhou. Despite being tortured and beaten, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai was not subdued. Thanks to the intervention of the Red International, in 1933, he was released, continued to contact comrade Le Hong Phong and participated in leading the revolutionary movement abroad.

In 1935, at the 7th Congress of the Communist International in Moscow, comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai delivered a resounding speech, strongly condemning the crimes of French colonialism, affirming the indomitable will of the Vietnamese people. The image of a young, intelligent, and courageous woman representing the Vietnamese revolution stepping onto the international stage left a deep impression. After that, she continued to study at the Oriental University, further training in revolutionary theory and expertise.

In 1937, returning to Saigon, assigned to work at the Southern Regional Party Committee, comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai directly wrote many articles published in the People's Newspaper. At the same time, she called on Vietnamese women to follow the example of Soviet women, actively participate, and become an important force in the revolutionary movements led by our Party.

When World War II broke out, the Indochina revolutionary movement was severely suppressed. He was appointed Secretary of the Saigon - Cho Lon City Party Committee, directly following the grassroots and directing the revolutionary struggles of workers and women.

In early 1940, just a few days after giving birth to her first and only child, comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai had to leave her child to continue her revolutionary work, directing the Southern Regional Party Committee to prepare for the uprising. But on July 30, 1940, her base was exposed, and she fell into the enemy's hands. During the 8 months she was imprisoned at Catinat police station and Saigon Central Prison, the enemy used all kinds of torture, even arranged a meeting with comrade Le Hong Phong in the hope of breaking her will, but all failed.

In August 1941, the colonial court sentenced Nguyen Thi Minh Khai to death, and she died at the age of 31. In front of the enemy's guns, she and her comrades tore off their blindfolds and boldly shouted: "Long live the Indochinese Communist Party! Long live the success of the Vietnamese revolution!" This statement became an immortal oath, affirming the spirit of absolute loyalty to the Party and the nation.

Before that, during his days in the dark prison, he had also carved on the wall in blood the steadfast verses: “Whether beaten or hung, I will be more determined. Whether pinned or clamped, I will not break my word. Sacrifice and strive for the mission. Practice thoroughly until death.” It is a "manifesto" in blood, deeply engraved with the spirit of an exemplary female communist soldier.

Comrade Le Duan - General Secretary of the Party Central Committee, when mentioning the life of comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, wrote: "I have met and worked with many female cadres, but have not seen anyone with the consciousness to rise up and take on the role of revolutionary leadership like comrade Minh Khai."

Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai is a model of loyalty, a convergence of intelligence, bravery and sacrifice. From the land of Nghe An, she stepped out into the international arena, bringing the voices of women and the Vietnamese people to the world forum. From the international forum, she returned to directly lead the workers' and women's movement in the South. And before the enemy's execution ground, she portrayed an immortal portrait of a communist.

Forever grateful for the example of steadfast communism

More than eight decades have passed since the day comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai sacrificed her life, but her life and career have always been the pride of her homeland Nghe An and the Vietnamese revolutionary movement, to be forever remembered and expressed gratitude.

The name of comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai was given to a number of schools and roads in Nghe An, Ho Chi Minh City and many other localities across the country. A series of research projects, literary works, films, music, and scientific conferences have contributed to portraying and honoring the image of this staunch female communist soldier.

In her hometown of Nghe An, the Nghe An - Soviet Nghe Tinh Museum has collected and preserved many documents and artifacts, widely spreading the historical and humanistic values ​​of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai's example. In particular, in 2012, the Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Memorial House was inaugurated and put into use according to the policy of the Central Party Secretariat.

This has become a "red address" to return to the source and show gratitude, and at the same time is a place to educate the patriotic and revolutionary traditions of the homeland and country in general and the shining example of intelligence, mettle, steadfast will, and passionate patriotism of Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Khai in particular for all classes of people.

On the occasion of the 115th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai (September 30, 1910 - September 30, 2025); Provincial leaders and many departments, branches, agencies, units and individuals came to the Memorial House of Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai to offer flowers and incense to express their gratitude; at the same time, organized traditional education activities, affirming the continuation of the revolutionary tradition of Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and previous generations to strive, strive, and contribute to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

Nghe An - Soviet Nghe Tinh Museum also coordinated with Nghe An Provincial Relics Management Board to organize a thematic exhibition: "The life and revolutionary career of comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai" - a loyal female communist soldier, an outstanding daughter of Nghe An, former Secretary of the Saigon - Cho Lon City Party Committee, on the occasion of the 115th anniversary of the birth of comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. The exhibition took place from September 23 to October 20, at the Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Memorial House, No. 52 Quang Trung, Thanh Vinh Ward, Nghe An Province.

Teacher Phan Thi Huong - Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell, Vice Principal of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Secondary School (Hung Nguyen Nam Commune, Nghe An) expressed: “Studying and working in the school named after Heroic Martyr Nguyen Thi Minh Khai is both a great honor and pride, and a sacred responsibility. Each staff member and teacher of the school constantly innovates and is creative in management and teaching, while also cultivating qualities and lifestyles to set a good example for students. Students also strive to study, cultivate knowledge, and practice bravery to contribute to building their homeland and country.”

Expressing admiration for the spirit and mettle of comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Comrade Hoang Thi Thu Hien - Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province, President of the Women's Union of Nghe An province shared: For Nghe An women, Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai is an outstanding example of a woman who overcame all hardships to nurture great ambitions, participate in the revolution and become an important leader of the Party during the difficult years of the Vietnamese revolution.

The life and revolutionary career of comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Khai ended at the age of 31, but her steadfast fighting spirit and sacrifice for national independence and communist ideals will forever live on in the hearts of many generations of Vietnamese people.

Comrade is the pride of Nghe An homeland, a shining symbol of Vietnamese women, an everlasting proof that intelligence, bravery and patriotism can overcome all hardships, so that the revolutionary flag always shines. This is also the motivation and belief for the Party Committee and people of Nghe An in general, and Nghe An women in particular, to continue to make efforts and join hands to build the homeland and the country firmly in the new era."

Nghe An province organized a flower and incense offering ceremony to commemorate female revolutionary soldier Nguyen Thi Minh Khai.