At the monument inauguration ceremony

The garden also houses a monument dedicated to the firstPresident of Vietnam, which was made by local sculptor Peter Chegodaev.

The monument inauguration ceremony was held on July 5, withleaders of Vladivostok city, Vietnamese Consul General Nguyen Hoang Viet,Russian friends and Vietnamese people in Primorye province taking part.

The event was concurrent with the 25th anniversary of thesigning of the treaty on basic principles forVietnam – Russia friendship, the 10th anniversary of ties between Vladivostokand Ho Chi Minh cities, within the framework of Vietnam – Russia, Russia –Vietnam Friendship Year.-VNA