PV Group • April 16, 2024
Ulyanovsk - the homeland of the leader of the world proletarian revolutionary movement VILenin and Nghe An - the land that gave birth to President Ho Chi Minh, the national liberation hero, the communist soldier who concretized the Marxist - Leninist doctrine into practice have a long-standing traditional friendship. Over the years, the two provinces of Ulyanovsk and Nghe An have had many activities to further foster the special relationship between the leaders of the two provinces and the people of the two countries.
FROM ULYANOVSK…
About 900 km east of Moscow, the capital of Russia, Ulyanovsk is the administrative center of Ulyanovsk province, located on the banks of the Volga River - not only the largest river in the "Land of White Birch", but also the longest river in Europe, with a total length of 3,690 km.
After the victory of the October Revolution in Russia in December 1917, the Soviet government was established here.
In May 1924, Simbirsk was once again renamed Ulyanovsk to commemorate the achievements of leader VILenin.
In 2015, Ulyanovsk became the first Russian city to be included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network program in the field of literature. Ulyanovsk is developing at an “amazing” pace.
Land of outstanding talents
Embraced by the Volga River, Ulyanovsk enjoys a temperate continental climate. A distinctive feature is the fresh, constant winds blowing from the Volga, which keep the air in Ulyanovsk clear, cool, and filled with the scent of the surrounding forests.
Also due to the temperate continental climate, Ulyanovsk has a typical Russian winter and sunny summer. However, during the rainy season in Ulyanovsk there will be heavy rains and strong winds.
The population of Ulyanovsk is about 1,390,000 people, of which more than 657,000 are in the city of Ulyanovsk. Ulyanovsk is characterized by its multi-ethnic composition, including Russians (72.8%), Tatars (11.4%), Chuvash (8.3%), and Mordovians (4.4%).
A positive demographic factor is the significant annual population growth due to the strong birth rate and the gradual decline in the death rate. The number of pensioners accounts for about 21% of the population, the proportion of workers is 60%, and the population under working age is 19%. The male-female ratio is approximately equal, but there are about 4 more women. The average life expectancy of women here is about 70 years, while that of men is 59 years.
The Volga is known as the stream of the Russian soul, and Ulyanovsk is also nourished by that stream. The people here are very friendly and kind. Not only is it the cradle of revolutionary tradition, Ulyanovsk is also the hometown of other outstanding figures of the Russian people, including historian Nikolai Karamzin, famous realist writer Ivan Goncharov, poet Nikolai Yazykov and many other outstanding talents.
Home of famous museums
The city of Ulyanovsk is divided into four districts: Leninsky, Zasviyazhsky, Zheleznodorozhny and Zavolzhsky.
Leninsky District is called the most famous district of all time. Even in the Tsarist era, it was home to wealthy aristocrats and merchants. Many of the houses of these aristocrats have survived the test of time. Many of them are still standing and continue to be used. The ancient buildings give the city center a special, unique appearance, exuding a sense of solemnity.
One of the most important landmarks in Ulyanovsk, located in the Leninsky District, is the two-story house No. 68, where Lenin lived. His father bought the house in 1878 on Moskovskaya Street (now Lenin Street). Today, the house has become a historical museum, where visitors can visit and learn about Lenin's life, childhood and career.
Lenin Street is often called the Street of Museums. Because this street has existed since the founding of Simbirsk. The street is like a living exhibition of history. The pre-revolutionary houses have been restored, and the appearance of the street in those years has been preserved as much as possible. Walking along this street, many visitors feel nostalgic, as if time has gone back a hundred years.
In addition to the Lenin Museum, on Lenin Street there are a number of famous museums in Russia such as: Museum of Urban Life "Simbirsk late 19th - early 20th century" (No. 90); Balalaika Museum (No. 78); Museum of Small Shops (No. 76); Museum of "Carpenter's Workshop" (No. 76a); Museum of "Simbirsk - Ulyanovsk Post Office" (No. 50a); Museum of "Simbirsk Printing House" (No. 73); Roerich Spiritual Culture Center (No. 71)...
Not only Lenin Street, but Ulyanovsk in general is considered the homeland of Russian museums, and has "unique" museums.
One of them is the Simbirtsit Stone Museum. Ulyanovsk is not only rich in cultural and architectural heritage. Nature generously endowed the land not only with quiet landscapes along the Volga River, but also with other treasures.
Several centuries ago, a unique decorative stone - simbircite was discovered. The unique texture of this mineral is explained by the peculiarities of its origin and formation. Calcium, which is derived from agate, is formed inside the shells of ammonite mollusks. Thanks to this complex process that lasted 60 - 80 million years, the original structure of the stone was transformed beyond recognition. Veins, color shades and strange watercolor stripes of various shades were formed inside it.
Developed industry
If Leninsky district has an ancient appearance, Zavolzhsky district is a symbol of the times, it is also called New Town.
It is home to a complex of large industrial enterprises, including some of the country's largest manufacturing sectors, such as aircraft manufacturing. Located on the right bank of the Volga River, Zavolzhsky has created a miniature Ulyanovsk with wide avenues and high-rise buildings.
Ulyanovsk is a city with a developed industry. The most famous is the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, which produces the famous UAZ cars. These SUVs are always in high demand. They are used by the military, medical services, agricultural enterprises, and private individuals. Therefore, the factory's productivity is always at its maximum. UAZ is one of the most iconic and respected car manufacturers in Russia.
The aircraft production complex is located in the Zavolzhsky district. The world's largest aircraft - Ruslan with a record carrying capacity, was created and manufactured here.
Aircraft manufacturing is a strong industry in Ulyanovsk, as the government is increasingly paying attention to and focusing on the sector. For example, Russian officials are proposing to open a hub in Ulyanovsk for aircraft manufacturers, as only Ulyanovsk’s Vostochny airport has a 5 km runway and is capable of handling heavy aircraft.
The beauty of the wind farm in Ulyanovsk is compared to the famous windmills in Amsterdam (Netherlands). This place not only provides green energy for Ulyanovsk but also is a favorite "check-in" spot for "travel enthusiasts" with spectacular photos among dozens of large windmills. The best time to visit this wind farm is in late summer or early fall.
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…TO NGHE AN
Located in the center of the North Central region, Nghe An is the largest province in Vietnam with more than 16,400km2In the history of the nation, Hoan Chau land has always held an important strategic position for the country.
In 1282, the Yuan-Mongol invaders used the excuse of using the road to attack Champa to invade our country. The enemy's strength was like cutting bamboo, the army was in panic. Faced with that situation, King Tran Nhan Tong declared: "Coi Ke(*) cuu su quan tu ky/Hoan Dien do ton thap van binh" (You need to remember the old story of Coi Ke/Hoan Dien still has one hundred thousand soldiers).
During the reign of King Le Thai To, the Lam Son uprising against the Ming invaders (China) lasted for more than 10 years, and the uprising only achieved complete victory after Le Loi moved all of his resistance forces to Hoan Chau land.
Also in this land, when leading a large army to the North to fight 290,000 Manchu troops, King Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue stopped to recruit tens of thousands of soldiers. Thanks to that, he contributed to the great victory in the Spring of the year Ky Dau 1789.
In the resistance wars against foreign invaders, Nghe An land has always been considered a special strategic position. Summarizing the 9 years of resistance war against French colonialism, General Secretary Le Duan once said: "Without Thanh - Nghe - Tinh, there would be no Dien Bien Phu campaign, no victory in the resistance war against France".
Nghe An - a land of outstanding people has produced many heroes, making worthy contributions to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland throughout history. They are historical figures such as: Emperor Mai Thuc Loan, Grand Tutor Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi, Grand Tutor Tan Quoc Cong Nguyen Canh Hoan; patriots: Phan Boi Chau, Vuong Thuc Quy; staunch revolutionaries: Pham Hong Thai, Le Hong Phong, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai; culturalists, national reformers such as: Dang Thai Mai, Nguyen Truong To... In particular, Nghe An land has given birth to the national liberation hero, great culturalist, outstanding celebrity of Vietnam and the world: Ho Chi Minh. It was President Ho Chi Minh who opened the way for national liberation, bringing independence, freedom, and happiness to the Vietnamese people.
Light of October Revolution
During more than 30 years of wandering in search of a way to save the country, when discovering the truth of the times that “The October Revolution opened the way to liberation for nations and all mankind”, in June 1923, leader Nguyen Ai Quoc traveled a long distance, trying to set foot in the country of V. Lenin. Under the light of “Lenin’s Theses on the National and Colonial Questions”, Nguyen Ai Quoc led the Vietnamese revolution to follow the path of the Russian October Revolution. The embodiment of the “sweet fruit” of the thesis was the birth of the Communist Party of Vietnam - the result of the creative application of Leninism and Ho Chi Minh’s thought.
Having come into contact with the light of Lenin's Theses, and never having met V. Lenin, leader Nguyen Ai Quoc always considered Lenin a great teacher. It was these two great ideologies of the 20th century that illuminated Vietnam's revolutionary path, leading the Vietnamese people out of feudalism, building a socialist foundation, and increasingly asserting themselves in the international arena.
From the early days of the founding of the country, President Ho Chi Minh attached great importance to developing relations with the Soviet Union, which became a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy. However, making friends for the young Vietnamese state at that time was not easy. There were many internal and external reasons that influenced the Soviet Union not to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in the 1940s. However, the turning point occurred in the first year of the 1950s. On January 14, 1950, when the Vietnamese people were fighting fiercely to expel the French colonialists, the Vietnamese Government issued a statement about its readiness to establish diplomatic relations with countries around the world. At this time, the Soviet Union as well as other socialist countries publicly established official diplomatic relations with Vietnam. This was a great political victory, of extremely important significance for Vietnam at that time, and even later.
Throughout the years of resistance war for national independence and national construction, the Party, State and people of Vietnam have always received the wholehearted support and assistance of the Party, State and people of the Soviet Union. Even in the most difficult times, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia still completely forgave Vietnam's debt. Construction experts, engineers, doctors, teachers and scientists from the Soviet Union and Russia have helped Vietnam rebuild the country, build economic and defense potential.
Moreover, in the context of Russia falling into a situation of near isolation in the international arena, Vietnam remains a loyal partner of Russia. Regardless of the changes in the “post-Soviet” space, for Vietnam, Russia has always been a great friend, remaining faithful to the friendship established by President Ho Chi Minh and V. Lenin.
After many wars, thanks to peace, Vietnam has risen from a poor country to a middle-income country, aiming to become a high-income developed country by 2045. Over the years, Vietnam's position and prestige in the region and in the international arena have been increasingly enhanced, contributing positively and responsibly to maintaining peace, cooperation, development and progress in the world.
Such results cannot be achieved without the enthusiastic support of the “great friend” - Russia. Not only sharing knowledge and building the country with Vietnam, but also helping to train high-quality human resources. Many alumni after graduating from universities in the Soviet Union and Russia have become leaders of the Party, State, ministries, departments and branches of Vietnam in general, and in Nghe An province in particular.
Such time-tested traditions of comradeship and mutual assistance serve as a solid foundation for Vietnam and Russia to continue to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
CULTIVATING VALUES
NEW REALITY
Inheriting and promoting the traditions of special, close and warm friendship between the Russian Federation and Vietnam, the two provinces of Ulyanovsk - the homeland of the leader of the world proletarian revolutionary movement VI Lenin, and Nghe An - the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh, the national liberation hero, the communist soldier who concretized the Marxist-Leninist doctrine into practice, have established a sister relationship more than 30 years ago. Until 2017, the two localities officially signed a cooperation agreement and the relationship entered a new stage. According to this agreement, cultural, economic and social exchanges between Nghe An and Ulyanovsk took place more frequently.
Deputy Governor of the Ulyanovsk Provincial Government Kabanov Oleg Vladimirovich affirmed that the relationship between Ulyanovsk and Nghe An provinces is part of the special relationship between Russia and Vietnam, playing a very important role in the foreign policy of Russia in general, and of Ulyanovsk province in particular.
In 2017, with the great support of the Ulyanovsk government as well as Nghe An province, at the initiative of the Vietnamese community in Ulyanovsk, a statue of President Ho Chi Minh was erected in the square, next to the avenue named after him in Zasniazhsky district, Ulyanovsk. The statue has become a symbol of the long-standing, close friendship between the Vietnamese and Russian people in general, and the people of the two localities in particular.
Up to this point, only in Ulyanovsk - a twin province of Nghe An, there is Ho Chi Minh Boulevard, a statue of President Ho Chi Minh, and high school number 76 named after him.
And in 2023, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's visit to Russia's "Northern capital" - Saint Petersburg, a memorial statue to him was inaugurated in St. Petersburg.
In Vinh city, Nghe An, there is also the largest avenue in the city, named after Lenin, and a square was built to place a statue of Him. This is the gift that the government and people of Ulyanovsk gave to the people of Uncle Ho's hometown.
Moreover, placing the statue of Lenin in Vinh city also shows humanity and practices the Vietnamese people's ethics of "When drinking water, remember its source" and "When eating fruit, remember the person who planted the tree".
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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Vietnam Bezdetko Gennady Stepanovich affirmed that the inauguration ceremony of the Lenin Monument in Vinh city is a very special event, not only for the two twinned provinces of Ulyanovsk and Nghe An, but also for the special relationship between the two countries and the two peoples of Russia and Vietnam. The event emphasizes the importance of history, emphasizing the long-standing tradition of attachment between the two peoples of Russia and Vietnam that will last forever and be increasingly strengthened.
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To “keep the fire” of Vietnam-Russia friendship in general, Nghe An-Ulyanovsk in particular, promoting people-to-people exchange is extremely necessary. People-to-people exchange activities not only help maintain and develop friendly relations, but also create new opportunities for people of the two countries to understand and bond with each other better. Currently, in Ulyanovsk, there are many Vietnamese people living, studying and working.
According to Deputy Governor of Ulyanovsk Oblast Government Kabanov Oleg Vladimirovich, in the coming time, Ulyanovsk and Nghe An provinces will develop relations in many fields such as science and technology, automobile and aircraft industry. Ulyanovsk province committed to creating the best favorable conditions, along with many preferential tax policies for Nghe An enterprises, to attract investment.
With the foundation of good relations between the Party, State and people of Vietnam and Russia in general, Nghe An - Ulyanovsk in particular, and the upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Russian President Vladimir Putin will bring a new driving force for the parties to cooperate more closely and effectively, together towards a brighter future.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Vietnam four times, including three official and state visits in 2001, 2006, and 2013. The remaining visit was in 2017, when President Putin came to Da Nang to attend the Summit.
APEC 2017 hosted by Vietnam.
Coming soon, from June 19-20, 2024, by invitation
of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party Nguyen Phu Trong, President of Russia
Putin will pay a state visit to Vietnam.
*Coi Ke is a mountainous region of Zhejiang province, China.
