June 22, 2017 | 21:54 (GMT+7)
Writing contest on Vietnam-Russia friendship launched
The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations has launched a writing contest on Vietnam-Russia friendship on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Russia’s October Revolution (November 7, 1917).
The contest aims to highlight the significance and historical role of Russia’s October Revolution to Vietnam’s revolution as well as deepen the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
An event celebrates the 27th anniversary of Russia National Day in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo for illustration)
All Vietnamese and Russian citizens can participate in the contest. Entries should be written in Vietnamese and Russian with no more than 2,000 words and can be attached with photos or audiovisual materials.
There will be one special prize worth VND 30 million (USD 1,320), three first prizes, five second prizes, 10 third prize, and 20 consolation prizes.
The entries should be submitted between June 19, 2017 and March 30, 2018. The prize announcement is slated for June 2018.
Source: VNA