Valentina Matviyenko: It's Doubly Painful When Young and Healthy People DieMay 5, 2006 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Governor of Saint Petersburg Valentina Matviyenko attended the General Consulate of the Republic of Armenia to make a note in the condolence book over the crash of the Armenian jet. "On behalf of all the residents of Saint Petersburg I extend deepest condolences to the fraternal Armenia over the tragic loss of people near Sochi. Citizens of our states were aboard. Today, May 5, was proclaimed that mourning day in Armenia and Russia. In these mournful days I express my sincere sympathy to the relatives of those killed," the Governor wrote. Valentina Matvienko also expressed condolences to Armenian Consul General Ruben Hakobyan. "It's doubly painful when young and healthy people die. The relative lost the dearest people," the Governor said, reported RIA Novosti. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |