PRESIDENT OF UNION OF ARMENIANS OF RUSSIA ARA ABRAHAMIAN CALLED MAN OF THE YEARDecember 21, 2001 - 21:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Biographical Institute called President of the Union of Armenians of Russia Ara Abrahamian a laureate of "Man of the Year -2001" national premium. Ara Abrahamian is awarded the premium in the sphere of political activity "for prominent contribution to strengthening the civil society of Russia. "According to the information provided by "Arminfo" agency, other three persons were included in the list of the laureates in the political sphere - Russian President Vladimir Putin, Plenipotentiary representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Central Federal District Georgy Poltavchenko and Chairman of the Committee on budget of Russian Federation State Duma Aleksandr Zhukov. The Russian Biographical Institute was founded in 1993 for studying the Russian elite. The Institute determines the best in the nominations of "Man of the Year" and "Best Governors of the Year", and awards Silver Cross and "Man of the Year" diploma. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |