  RUSSIAN CULTURAL CENTER TO BE OPENED IN ARMENIADecember 10, 2002 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Russian cultural center is planned to be opened in Armenia. Advisor at the Russian embassy in Armenia, representative of "Roszarubezhcenter" company Gennadiy Baryshnikov stated it. In his words, the center will also have a cinema hall and a library. He reported that the 175-th anniversary of East Armenia's inclusion in the Russian Empire would be marked next year. A complex of joint measures will be worked out on the occasion.  Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad  Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |
