Armenian city of Gyumri was officially declared the CIS Cultural Capital 2013.

On this occasion, the city’s Vardanants Square hosted a festive concert Sunday, June 30, with the Cultural Capital diploma handed to Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan.

The program will feature 45 festive events with the official closing ceremony due November 2.

The program has been financed by the CIS Intergovernmental Foundation for Humanitarian Cooperation, Armenian Ministry of Culture and Gyumri Municipality.