With only a few minutes left till the start of Armenian National Congress (ANC) rally, less than 150 participants have gathered in front of Matenadaran, the institute of ancient manuscripts.

The recently liberated oppositionist Ashot Manukyan, former Prime Minister of Armenia Hrant Bagratyan, ANC coordinator Levon Zurabyan, Republic Party leader Aram Sargsyan, People’s Party of Armenia leader Stepan Demirchyan and the first president of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrossian are expected to make speeches, PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reported from the scene.