Russian military experts have shared their memories of their time working in Viet Nam during the war in the sixth volume of a Russian-language book which tells the stories of those who defended the country far from their homeland, which was introduced at an event in Moscow on February 19.

Sixth volume of Russian-language book which tells the stories of those who defended the country far from their homeland (Source: VNA)

Nearly half of the book’s pages focus on the stories told by Russian military experts about their memories in Viet Nam. Photographs they captured during that time are also used in this book.

Head of the association of former Russian military experts in Viet Nam Nikolai Kolesnik, one of the book’s contributors, said that thanks to support from the Soviet Union, the air defence missile force of the Viet Nam People’s Army was formed, which contributed to Viet Nam’s victory against the enemy.

At the event, participants were entertained with performances performed by Soviet Union veterans, including two songs about the Viet Nam People’s Army in Russian language.

Tens of thousands of Russian experts devoted their youth to helping Viet Nam regain independence and reunification. In recognition of their great contributions, the Communist Party of Viet Nam and the Vietnamese State have conferred many noble orders to the former experts, who continue to work for the Viet Nam-Russia friendship at present.

(Source: VNA)