Russia is a traditional market of Vietnam with big demand but not strict requirements on product quality. Russia has completed WTO entry procedures with commitment to opening the market and implementing WTO rules, it has accordingly created favorable conditions for exporters. Vietnam exports to this market have gained good results, but Vietnam still run a trade deficit with Russia because Vietnam's product diversity, competitiveness and export effectiveness remain low and not compatible with the potential of a strategic partner. However, Russia is still a potential market to Vietnam. To take opportunity when Russia becomes a WTO member, it is essential to do research to increase Vietnam exports. The article studies the features of Russian market, its tariff and non-tariff commitments, analyses its situation, then proposes solutions to increasing exports to Russia.