Moscow (VNA) – A book fair was held inMoscow on April 21 in response to the Vietnam Book and Reading Cultural Day, creating a chance for the Vietnamese community in Russia to meet, exchange books,and promote the reading culture.
Themed “Tram Ky uc” (memory station), the event wasjointly organised by “Vong tay Viet-Nga” (Vietnam- Russia embrace) associationand the Vietnamese Students’ Association in Russia, aiming at inspiring solidarity and patriotism among members of the overseas Vietnamese community.
A fund-raising event was also held to build schools formountainous students at home.
The Vietnam Book andReading Culture Day was first held in 2022 following a decision by the Prime Minister.
The day is expected to encourage and develop the reading movement among thecommunity, contributing to building a learning society. In addition, it aims tohonour readers, authors, publishers, printers, and libraries that strive to preserve, collect, and promote books./.