Armenian artists create Hans Christian Andersen statue in MoscowOctober 30, 2017 - 11:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A statue of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen was unveiled in a Moscow park dedicated to the 850th anniversary of the city's foundation. The monument is authored by Vahe and Mikayel Soghoyan, honored artists of both Armenia and Russia. The famous writer, who is best recognized for his fairy tales, is sculpted in a standing position, holding an umbrella in one hand and a top hat in the other. Sitting on the top hat is Thumbelina, while the Ugly Duckling is walking side by side with Andersen. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |