Various activities are taking place in the central Khanh Hoa province as part of a cultural exchange between Vietnam and member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

There will be a series of activities including a model and design competition, and art and music performances with the participation of famous bands and singers from Vietnam and CIS countries.

This event is the first of its kind since direct air routes linking Russia and the province’s Cam Ranh International Airport were launched in late 2010. 

Dozens of planes have since landed at Khanh Hoa’s Cam Ranh International Terminal, bringing thousands of tourists from Russia and other CIS member countries to the central region of Vietnam.    

Khanh Hoa has welcomed 70,000 arrivals from CIS countries since the beginning of 2013 and expects over 100,000 tourists from these markets this year.

The five CIS countries are Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan.

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