How did the Russian October Revolution in 1917 influence the Vietnamese revolution?

How did the Russian October Revolution in 1917 influence the Vietnamese revolution?

The October Revolution in 1917 had profound and direct impacts on the Vietnamese revolution, particularly in the following areas:

1. Influence on Nguyen Ai Quoc (Ho Chi Minh):

The October Revolution attracted Nguyen Ai Quoc, who was seeking a path to national salvation for the Vietnamese people. Through engaging with Lenin's Thesis on National and Colonial Questions, Nguyen Ai Quoc realized that only the proletarian revolutionary path of Marxism-Leninism could liberate the Vietnamese nation from the yoke of colonialism.

2. The formation of the Communist Party of Vietnam:

Inspired by the October Revolution, Nguyen Ai Quoc applied the Marxist-Leninist theory to the specific conditions of Vietnam. This led to the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1930, marking a significant turning point in the struggle for national independence.

3. Theory on the role of the revolutionary Communist Party:

Ho Chi Minh affirmed that the revolutionary liberation of the nation can only succeed under the leadership of a genuine Communist Party representing the working class and the entire nation. The Communist Party must creatively apply Marxist-Leninist theories to the Vietnamese context to ensure the revolution's success.

4. The power of the masses:

The October Revolution demonstrated that the revolution is the cause of the masses. Ho Chi Minh emphasized the broad unity of people's classes to generate a comprehensive power in the struggle. This was evident in the establishment of the united national front, bringing together various social, ethnic, and religious forces to mobilize the entire nation in the revolution.

5. Seizing opportunities and the art of struggle:

The October Revolution taught Vietnam how to recognize and seize opportunities in the struggle. When external conditions were favorable, Vietnam successfully launched the August Revolution in 1945, gaining power and founding the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

6. Long-lasting influence of the October Revolution's ideals:

Although the Soviet Union collapsed, the ideals of the October Revolution continue to be a powerful motivator for national liberation and socialist movements worldwide. Values of the October Revolution, such as independence, freedom, peace, and equality, remain goals of struggle for many nations, including Vietnam.

Thus, the October Revolution of Russia not only directly impacted the formation of the Communist Party of Vietnam but also provided valuable theories and lessons, contributing to the victory of the Vietnamese revolution, national liberation, and socialist policy construction.

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When do students in Vietnam study the Russian October Revolution?

Based on Section V of the General History and Geography Education Program attached to Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, the curriculum for grade 8 history is as follows:

The lesson on Europe and America from the late 18th century to the early 20th century includes the following content:

- The formation of imperialism

- European and American countries from the late 19th century to the early 20th century

- The labor movement and the birth of Marxism

- World War I (1914 - 1918)

- The Russian October Revolution in 1917

Thus, students learn about the Russian October Revolution in 1917 in the grade 8 History and Geography middle school program.

What are the minimum teaching equipment requirements for History and Geography at lower secondary level in Vietnam?

Based on Section VIII of the History and Geography Education Program at lower secondary level attached to Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT, the minimum teaching equipment includes various types such as:

- Educational wall maps (world, regional, Vietnam) suitable for the curriculum of each class and aligned with students' cognitive characteristics;

- General geographical natural atlases, continental geographical atlases, and Vietnam geographical atlases, historical map collections;

- Models of artifacts, historical paintings, photos, audiotapes of historical figures,...;

- Natural samples;

- Printed images (on paper, static, and dynamic digital images), diagrams, charts, educational video clips prepared for teaching purposes, appropriate for each topic's content;

- Study sheets containing source materials; Exercise sheets (maps, diagrams, charts);

- Common observation tools for natural studies (compass, thermometer, hygrometer, barometer);

- Some practical field instruments;

- Digital libraries containing historical and geographical teaching resources;

- Educational software.

In regions with favorable conditions, subject classrooms should be organized.

The use of teaching equipment primarily aims to provide the technical material basis for organizing positive and creative historical and geographical learning activities, enabling students to actively explore knowledge.