On occasion of 100th anniversary of Russian October Revolution, Hanoitimes reporter discussed with Minister-counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Vietnam- Vadim V. Bublikov about this historic event.

Minister-counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Vietnam, Mr Vadim V. Bublikov

A century has passed since the great revolution - Russian October Revolution. Can you share the meaning of this event to the Russian Federation as well as Vietnam in the past and present?

The Russian October Revolution is obviously the most important event in Russia as well as the whole world. This Revolution has been largely determined by the historical development of the 20th century. This topic is currently being eagerly discussed in both Russia and abroad. Undoubtedly, this is indeed one of the most important milestones in contemporary history.
100 years ago, Russia was in a state of extreme complexity after the First World War with devastation and collapse of the economy which led to famine. Russian people were struggling to survive.

Thanks to the October Revolution, the country had overcome crisis.

In short terms of historical standards, our country has achieved impressive achievements in economics, politics, culture and many other areas of social life. From a backward agricultural country, Russia has quickly turned into a powerful industrial country.

At the same time, the people living standards have increased substantially, civil rights and freedom of the residents have also been expanded.

Furthermore, in Russia, there is free education and health care. Russian women have been treated equally to men. Maternal and child protection is also guaranteed. Many serious diseases receive effective treatment.

Russians march to celebrate the 100th anniversary of October Revolution (source: Reuters)

What does the Russian youth think about this historic event? What are Russian Embassy in Vietnam’s plans for the anniversary of Russian October Revolution this year in Vietnam?

Our people, especially the youth, consider this event as one of the most important milestones in our history.
The celebration of the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution will inspire and encourage the people, especially young people in the nowadays world.

At the end of last year, under the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation V.V.Putin, we has established a commission directly under the Russian Federation History Association to organize activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Russian October Revolution.

There will be a number of scientific conferences and other activities on the anniversary of October Revolution. The Russian Embassy will also be actively involved in celebrating this event in Vietnam.

On November 22-24, at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Hanoi, there will be a special exhibition on thematic materials from the Russian Federation. There will be a number of conferences with the presence of Russian representatives - they will come to Vietnam for this purpose only. Many of my colleagues and I will participate in activities on this occasion.

How has the relationship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation changed during your term?

I have been working in Vietnam for more than 20 years and witnessed the development of former Soviet Union-Vietnam relations and then Russia-Vietnam. In1980s, I came to Vietnam for the first time as a trainee, it was a difficult time for Vietnam.

However, Vietnam has now become a mighty country, and human welfare has increased substantially. I can proudly say that Vietnam has achieved tremendous achievements in such short period of time, which makes many of my other colleagues and I admire.