Historical Experience of Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Fields of Education, Science, and Culture (2000–2023)

Introduction. 2025 is not only an important milestone in the history of Vietnam’s cooperation with Russia. 75 years ago, diplomatic relations were established between the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV) and the Soviet Union, 80 years ago, the establishment of the DRV was proclaimed, and 50 years ago, Vietnam was reunified. This year, Russia and Vietnam are also celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II and the Great Patriotic War. Russia seeks to maintain constant political contacts with Vietnam and has plans to develop trade and economic relations. Vietnam, in turn, despite the pressure from Western countries, is building friendly relations with the Russian Federation and expressing interest in the preparation and implementation of joint Russian-Vietnamese projects. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the importance of the humanitarian aspect of cooperation in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia. Materials and Methods. The principles of historicism and objectivity served as the methodological basis for this study. The comparative analysis method allowed us to identify the specific features of interstate relations at different historical stages and to distinguish the period from 2000 to 2023 as a separate stage. By examining the history of Vietnam-Russia relations in retrospect, we were able to understand the impact of various aspects of state cooperation in the past on the current state of relations between the two countries. The use of the typological method allowed us to systematize the historical events under study and identify the stages in the development of humanitarian ties between the two countries. Results. The article analyzes the interstate agreements between Russia and Vietnam in the fields of science, culture, and education. It examines the mechanisms and forms of cooperation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation in the humanitarian sphere. The article demonstrates the development of cooperation between the two countries in this area at the current historical stage. Discussion and Conclusion. Based on the study of the historical experience of cooperation between Russia and Vietnam, it is concluded that their relations are of a strategic nature at the current historical stage. The importance of cooperation in the humanitarian sphere is emphasized, demonstrating the parties’ commitment to long-term cooperation.