New Vietnam destination to Russia

Vietnamese studies expert Darya Mishukova talked with Lao Dong newspaper about her book on Vietnamese culture and Vietnam travel, which has recently hit bookstores in Russia and attracted tourism investors’ attention.

There have been 3 such books in Russia. But I looked at Vietnamese culture, cuisine and travel from a different angle. It is because the info about Vietnam in those 3 books wasn’t very accurate. History doctor Vladimir Kolotov in Saint Petersburg once told me, “After reading those books, I felt so tired of what people write about Vietnam.”

I have read a book in Russia about the old Quang Nam- Da Nang province. The language is wonderful, but the content was merely picked up and translated from tourism books in English or French. Thus, there is no line in the whole book describing beach games. The book is all about plant growing in the countryside. 

What do you think about Vietnam’s tourism after those trips? 

Vietnam has favourable natural conditions to attract tourists all year round. Political stability and security are also her advantages compared to other countries in the region. Many big tourism projects are attracting foreign investors.

I think it isn’t the right way to handle such a problem. Since I know Vietnamese, I did talk directly with the owner. But what about other Russian tourists who don’t know the language? To develop her tourism, Vietnam needs to focus on developing her human resources and tour design. 

What interested you the most in your trips?

(Source: Lao Dong)