  Monument to Kuban Cossacks perished in Artsakh war to be unveiled in Gandzasar May 26, 2011 - 13:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 28, a monument to 14 Kuban Cossacks who perished during Artsakh liberation will be unveiled in Gandzasar. As the head chieftain of Armenian-Russian Cossack Association Mais Mirzoyan told a news conference in Yerevan, the unveiling of the monument will be timed to the first Armenian Republic anniversary as well as victories of the Armenian nation in Sardarapat and Bash Aparan battles. In 1992, 85 Kuban Cossacks volunteered to participate in Artsakh liberation war to defend Christian faith. 14 of them, including a 18-year-old son of the chieftain, perished for the liberation of Artsakh.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said.   Partner news |  Latest news Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan  The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan.Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”.17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed.Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. |
