On November 4, Russian State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin met with activists of All-Armenian International Youth Center NGO, which significantly contributed to restoration of historical-memorial complex – Hill of Honor – in Gyumri.

The monument was unveiled by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during his state visit to Armenia in August.

Head of the Armenian NGO Armen Nikoghosyan was decorated with Russia’s state award - Order of Friendship.

Armenian Ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan participated in the meeting, the RA MFA press service reported.