The role of public diplomacy in maintaining and developing relations of Vietnam with Soviet Union / Russian Federation over the past 75 years: historical perspective

This article examines the evolution and significance of public diplomacy-more specifically, people-to-people diplomacy- in the development of Vietnam’s relations with the Soviet Union and, subsequently, the Russian Federation over the past 75 years. Rather than analyzing institutional mechanisms or policy strategies, the study focuses on the human dimension of diplomacy, as expressed through personal and collective memory. Drawing upon memoirs, commemorative publications, and oral histories, the article explores how shared historical experiences, cultural exchanges, and interpersonal connections have served as enduring foundations for bilateral relations.