Armenia people are fond of Russian art are impatiently awaiting meetings with the Russian cultural workers, the message of Armenian President Robert Kocharian addressed to Vladimir Putin on occasion of the opening of the Year of Russia in Armenia says. The document highlights the communication between the representatives of science and education, business associations of Armenia and Russia as well as contacts at the regional level. "It is symbolic that that the Year of Russia in Armenia coincides with the celebrations of the 60-th anniversary of the victory over Fascism. This heroic page of our common history tied the fate of our peoples", Robert Kocharian noted. "I would like to express assurance that the conduction of the year of Russia in Armenia will replenish the Armenian-Russian agenda with new ides and projects", the message runs.