Evgeni Kisin and Vladimir Spivakov awarded for the development of Armenian-Russian tiesMay 25, 2009 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 24 in Moscow State Conservatory, famous violinist and conductor Vladimir Spivakov and world acknowledged pianist, Evgeni Kisin were awarded gold medals for significant contribution to Russian-Armenian cultural and humanitarian ties. The awards were granted right after completion of jubilee contest dedicated to Moscow's Virtuosi State Chamber Orchestra 30th anniversary in front of vast audience and representatives of the city of Spitak. News on the earthquake of 1988 found Evgeni Kisin and Vladimir Spivakov in Italy where they were performing at the time. They've given a number of charity concerts since. Concert proceeds were sent to Children of Armenia Fund and Spitak orphans. Evgeni Kisin is an honorable citizen of Spitak, Vladimir Spivakov was rewarded with the order of St. Mesrop Mashtots. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | 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. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. |