Defense leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Saint Petersburg

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Gau and delegates pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his monument in Saint Petersburg.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Gau presents gifts to encourage military students.

The monument was inaugurated on June 30, 2023, at the intersection of Ho Chi Minh street and Prosveshcheniya avenue to mark the 100th anniversary of Uncle Ho’s first arrival in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg). The construction aimed to pay tribute to one of the greatest figures in history and a shining example of patriotism and national heroism.

Saint Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov shared that the monument is a testament to their sincere desire to further develop bilateral relations, reflecting warm sentiments and deep respect for the Vietnamese people and President Ho Chi Minh’s contribution.

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Gau encourages Vietnamese military students.

Delegates in a joint photo

After that, Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Gau met with Vietnamese military students studying in Saint Petersburg. He kindly asked the students about their lives and studies, emphasizing that the Ministry of National Defense always encourages and creates favorable conditions for them to strive, practice, and hone their military and modern scientific-technical skills to serve the cause of national construction and development in the future.

Translated by Minh Anh