Russian soldiers visit Halong Bay after parade

Ha Long Bay became a special stop for the Russian military delegation after the September 2 parade in Hanoi. The soldiers swam in the sea and took a cruise to visit the bay.

A delegation of soldiers from the 154th Preobrazhensky Regiment (Russian Federation) arrived in Quang Ninh to visit Ha Long Bay after the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2 in Hanoi.

The group arrived in Ha Long at 10:00 and left at 14:00 the same day. They took a cruise, visiting Ha Long Bay on route 2 (Ha Long Port - Sung Sot Cave - Luon Cave - Ti Top Island - Port), in which the group stopped to swim and visit Ti Top Island.

The appearance of the Russian military in civilian clothes attracted attention, and many domestic and foreign tourists expressed their excitement when they saw the group after the parade.

The representative of the cruise ship serving the group said he felt "both honored and pressured" to welcome this special group of guests.

"We want to bring the best experience to promote the image of Ha Long and Vietnam. The ship has a capacity of 99 seats and has welcomed many high-ranking guests, but today's trip has a very special meaning," the cruise representative said.

On the social media, some Russian soldiers posted photos and videos of their experiences in Ha Long, quickly attracting the attention of Vietnamese netizens.

Among them, Maks Galkin - a soldier who attracted much attention thanks to his gentle smile and handsome appearance at the parade - shared a moment of enjoying Ha Long Bay with his teammates.

A day earlier, Russian military commander Anton Mikhailov also posted an article expressing his happiness after the parade in Hanoi.

He affirmed that the Russian soldiers brought back to their country not only souvenirs and photos, but also a part of the soul and warmth of the Vietnamese people.

"I will always remember your smiles, your kindness, your hospitality," he wrote.

The Russian military delegation from the 33rd Guards of the 154th Preobrazhensky Regiment, an honorary unit that serves in state ceremonies, arrived in Vietnam on August 20 at the invitation of the Ministry of Defense. This force brings together elite soldiers from many regions of Russia.

During the parade in Hanoi, they impressed with their tall appearance, calm demeanor and friendly waves to the Vietnamese people.

During the National Day holiday (August 30 - September 2), Quang Ninh welcomed nearly 340,000 visitors, including 65,000 international visitors. Ha Long Bay alone recorded more than 17,000 visits, continuously welcoming special international delegations.

On September 2, a group of American millionaires traveling by seaplane from Hanoi landed in Van Don, visiting Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Previously, in February, two American businessmen, Jeff Grinspoon and Jon Thomas Foley, also chose this place as a vacation spot.

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