August 3, 2009 - 21:29 AMT
"Armenian Coaching Inn" launched in Orenburg
On August 2, RA President Serzh Sargsyan, on the invitation of Orenburg Region Governor Alexei Chernyshev, paid a working visit to Orenburg where he opened an "Armenian Coaching Inn".

RA President thanked Orenburg Governor for his invitation and expressed confidence for further development of relations between Yerevan and Orenburg.

Parties discussed further collaboration between Orenburg and Armenian regions. The governor emphasized the importance of Orenburg's Armenian community's contribution to social and political live of the region.

Sergzh Sargsyan invited Alexei Chernyshev to visit Yerevan.

Within visit framework, RA President met Orenburg's Armenian community representatives and laid flowers at the tomb of great Armenian poet Vahan Teryan, RA President's Press Service reported.

About 15 thousand Armenians currently reside in Orenburg region.