Crimean Armenians are doomed to assimilation without Armenian schoolMay 4, 2009 - 19:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Church construction in Simferopol and creation of Armenian school are Crimean Armenians Community's strategic tasks, Head of Crimean Armenians' Community Oleg Gabrielyan said, adding that without implementation of these tasks, the community won't be considered complete. ''Without Armenian school, the community has no future. The church is not strong enough to resist assimilative processes all on its own,'' he emphasized.Oleg Gabrielyan noted the following among the most important landmarks in Crimean Armenians Community development: CAC headquarters' creation, Crimean Parliament's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, reconstruction of old Armenian cemetery in Simferopol, return and reconstruction of Armenian churches in Kerch and Evpatoria, Yalta Church restoration, 650th anniversary celebration of Surb Nshan church at Surb Khach monastery. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |