A festive program dedicated to the opening of the “Russia” National Centre branch in Primorye is taking place in Vladivostok. The opening ceremony was attended by Consuls General of the Republic of Belarus, Igor Sokol; the Republic of Uzbekistan, Yusup Kabuljonov; Vietnam, Nguyen Viet Kien; India, Siddharth Gaurav; and the Head of the Office (Branch) of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Iskender Orusbaev.
“We are delighted to see representatives of the foreign consulates general located in the Primorye Territory here today. The countries you represent are key partners for Russia, particularly in the Far East. Your presence today underscores Vladivostok’s truly international status,” said Natalia Virtuozova, Director General of the “Russia” National Centre.
She emphasized that the Primorye branch will become a modern public space, a new attraction point in Vladivostok, and a key international venue. According to her, the goal of the National Centre “Russia” in Primorye is for residents to take pride in their region and country, and for foreign guests to discover the Far East in all its diversity and find concrete opportunities for dialogue and joint work here.
“We have already launched the international activities of the National Centre’s branch and successfully organized the first international event. Just two days ago, an expert session was held here as part of our international initiative, the Open Dialogue, dedicated to transforming connectivity institutions and exploring new solutions for international trade, payments, and logistics. Vladivostok, being a strategic hub and a ‘gateway’ to Asia, proved to be the perfect platform for discussing the topic of connectivity,” said Natalia Virtuozova.
The Consul General of Vietnam in Vladivostok, Nguyen Viet Kien, noted that he had already walked through the branch of the National Centre “Russia” and was impressed.
“I am incredibly impressed with the branch of the National Center ‘Russia’ in Vladivostok. Congratulations on the opening. I believe this place should definitely be on the list for every tourist and anyone visiting this city. I am sure this is one of the finest venues for organizing international events. Such a center is perfectly suited for cultural exchange and various exhibitions,” emphasized Nguyen Viet Kien.
The Consul General of India in Vladivostok, Siddharth Gaurav, also congratulated everyone on the opening of the National Centre “Russia” branch.
“I would like to congratulate the residents of Primorye and Vladivostok on the opening of the National Centre ‘Russia’, which was opened by the respected President Vladimir Putin,” said Siddharth Gaurav. “The way everything is presented in this center is truly admirable. We were accompanied by an excellent guide who gave us a tour of all the exhibitions dedicated to the Primorye Territory.”
The Consul General of India in Vladivostok noted that the center will become a true landmark of Primorye: “Undoubtedly, everyone who wants to learn the basics or even more about the region must visit this place to feel closer to Vladivostok and learn much more about it.”