TTLV: Cultural Relations between the Russian Federation and ASEAN: The Case of Vietnam and Indonesia (1991-2016)

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Natalia Kornienko

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: September 9, 1993

4. Place of birth: Russian Federation

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 3739/QD-XHNV dated November 9, 2016 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis topic name:Cultural Relations between the Russian Federation and ASEAN: The Case of Vietnam and Indonesia (1991-2016)

8. Major: International Relations Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Scientific instructor:Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh

10. Summary of thesis results:

Cultural relations in diplomacy or cultural diplomacy is one of the new forms of diplomacy, playing the role of "soft power" used flexibly by countries. In modern and contemporary international relations, Russia has always been consistent that cultural cooperation issues are of key importance. The international context and internal fluctuations within the country show that cooperation in general, cultural cooperation in particular with ASEAN countries is a real need, a two-way relationship that brings benefits to all parties in the spirit of friendship and cooperation.

The history of the formation and development of relations between Russia and ASEAN developed quite late, except for bilateral relations with Vietnam and Indonesia, which were formed on the basis of military and economic relations during the war. Since the establishment of relations in 1996, despite many challenges, both Russia and ASEAN have consolidated and upgraded their relations to Comprehensive Partnership in many fields, including the cultural field, notably youth exchange activities, strengthening cooperation in cultural heritage exchange, promoting Russian language and cultural achievements, etc.

The relationship between Vietnam and Russia today is inherited from historical diplomatic achievements. Cooperation in the field of education and training has achieved remarkable results. From the 1950s to the present, many generations of Vietnamese cadres and students have been sent to the Soviet Union for training. Since 1991, the cultural cooperation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation has been continuously promoted and upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership, institutionalized and promoted cooperation at many levels with diverse cultural exchange activities in many fields such as education and training, information technology cooperation, literature, tourism, performing arts, etc.

Besides Vietnam, the cultural cooperation between Russia and Indonesia also has a history of ups and downs. Like Vietnam, the cultural cooperation between Indonesia and Russia has developed comprehensively, in which the issues of education, training and religion stand out.

Russia has a flexible foreign policy and is active in cooperative relations. Based on the analysis of objective and subjective factors, it can be seen that there are many advantages for promoting cultural cooperation between Russia and ASEAN, Vietnam and Indonesia. However, there are also many difficulties and challenges that can hinder and have negative impacts. The prospects for cultural relations between Russia and ASEAN, Vietnam and Indonesia can therefore develop in many directions, but in general, it is a comprehensive development and mutually beneficial cooperation.

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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name : Natalia Kornienko 2. Sex: female

3. Date of birth: September 9, 1993 4. Place of birth: Russian Federation

5. Admission decision number: 3739/QD-XHNV, Dated November 9, 2016, of Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University

6. Changes in academic process: no

7. Official thesis title: Cultural relations between Russia and ASEAN: the case of Vietnam and Indonesia (1991-2016)

8. Major: International Relations Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Supervisors: Prof.Dr. Pham Quang Minh

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Cultural relations in diplomacy or cultural diplomacy is one of the new form of diplomacy, that is widely used as "soft power". In modern international relations, Russia continuously maintains the cultural cooperation because of its special importance. International context and internal changes within the country indicate that Russia really has a need to develop cultural relations ASEAN countries, that will be beneficial for all the parties and will strengthen the spirit of friendship and cooperation.

The history of relations between Russia and ASEAN began developing rather late, except for bilateral relations with Vietnam and Indonesia, that formed on the basis of military and economic relations during the war. Since the establishment of the relationship in 1996, despite the many challenges, both Russia and ASEAN have strengthened and enhanced their relationship as a comprehensive partner in a number of areas, including the emerging cultural field. Nowadays Russia and ASEAN provide the youth exchanges, cooperate in the sphere of cultural heritage, promote cultural achievements of Russian language ...

Relations between Vietnam and Russia today are inherited from historical diplomacy. Cooperation in the field of education and training has gained outstanding results, from the 50s of the XX century till now, many generations of Vietnamese officials and students have been trained in the Soviet Union. Since 1991, the cultural co-operation between Vietnam and the Russian Federation has been increasingly promoted and enhanced to become a comprehensive strategic partnership in many fields such as education and training, cooperation in information technologies, literature, tourism, performing arts ...

Besides Vietnam, the cultural cooperation between Russia and Indonesia also has a history of ups and downs. Like Vietnam, cultural co-operation between Indonesia and Russia develops comprehensively, especially in the sphere of education and religion.

Russian Federation is flexible in its foreign policy and active in all forms of cooperation. Based on the analysis of objective and subjective factors, it can be seen that there are many advantages for promoting the cultural cooperation between Russia and ASEAN, Vietnam and Indonesia. Although there are some risks that can have negative impact, the future cultural cooperation between Russia and ASEAN, Vietnam and Indonesia can develop in many directions that will lead to developing comprehensive relations and a mutually beneficial cooperation.

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