Thousands gather in Moscow for Genocide commemoration ceremonyApril 24, 2016 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Representatives of Armenia's Embassy in Russia, employees of Armenia's mission in the CSTO and Karabakh's mission in Moscow laid flowers at the Genocide memorial of the Armenian monastery complex in the Russian capital on Sunday, April 24. Members of Russia's Armenian community and thousands of Moscow residents attended the commemoration ceremony. Afterwards, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and Nor Nakhichevan, Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan, read an intercessory prayer for the canonized martyrs of the Armenian Genocide at the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral. Later, a demonstration was held in front of Turkey's embassy in Moscow. The embassy building was surrounded by police officers and special mission units. Related links: The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |