RA President extends condolences over Solzhenitsyn deathAugust 5, 2008 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan extended condolences to his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev over the death of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the RA leader's press office reported.The message states: "The people of Armenia learned with great sorrow of the death of the great humanist and writer, a monumental person, Alexander Solzhenitsyn. A unique amalgam of his life - his personal tragedy, as well as sufferings and creative work - has become a symbol of human willpower, strength, and faith. The life of individuals, such as Alexander Solzhenitsyn does not end with their physical existence. Such a moral, spiritual, and creative source has no end. For a long time the legacy left by Sozhenitsyn will be a guiding star for the spiritual and moral education of the generations. I express my condolences to you, family and friends of Alexander Solzhenitsyn and the people of Russia." 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |