September 9, 2009 - 10:55 AMT
Days of Russian Speech kick off in Yerevan Sept. 9
Days of Russian Speech kicked off in Yerevan today, September 9, with a ceremony of laying wreaths to the monuments to General Ivan Paskevich and prominent Russian poet Alexander Griboyedov.

Then, the Russian delegation will meet with RA Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and lay wreaths to the Armenian Genocide Memorial.

"Wit Works Woe" performance will be staged at Sundukyan Theater in the evening.

In the framework of the event the Russian delegation will meet with RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II.

The events will be held in Gyumri, Vanadzor and Armavir as well.

On September 13, Russian writers and journalists will depart for Stepanakert.