State President Luong Cuong has extended a message of condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin over a tragic plane crash involving Angara Airlines in Russia’s Far Eastern Amur region.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Cultural Festival 2025, themed “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics,” opened at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, on July 25, as part of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia (1950–2025).

VOV.VN - Russia is considering establishing a Russian language training centre for the entire Southeast Asian region in Vietnam, to promote cultural exchange and strengthen mutual understanding, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Nikolayevich Chernyshenko.

As part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam-Russia diplomatic relations, a special art exhibition themed “Master and Student: The Melody of One Journey” has opened at the Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery of the Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow.

VOV.VN - Following the successful performance on July 17, the Le Ngoc Stage continued its cultural exchange and art program titled The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Epic on July 18 at the Moscow Folk Art Center.

As part of a series of activities marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia, the Vietnamese play “The 72nd Petition” was staged in Moscow on July 17, bringing the image and spirit of President Ho Chi Minh to Russian audiences.

VOV.VN - The second meeting of the Vietnam-Russia Working Group on Tourism was held online on July 10, as the two sides sought ways to boost tourism cooperation by strengthening air connectivity.

Russian club Korabelka claimed the title at the 2025 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup (VTV Ferroli Cup) after edging out hosts Vietnam 3-2 in a thrilling final held on July 5 night in the northern province of Phu Tho. The win marked the second time Korabelka have secured the championship of the tournament.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) will organise a trade delegation to Russia and Belarus from September 16 to 24, to help Vietnamese companies expand export markets and strengthen economic ties with the Asia-Europe region.

VOV.VN - Russia is working to establish a visa-free group travel scheme with Vietnam, the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation announced on June 24.