Yerevan to host presentation of Leo's "From the past"June 12, 2009 - 23:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan hosted presentation of Leo's "From the past", which has been the second edition of the book. The book by famous Armenian writer and historian was first published in 1925, and was consigned to oblivion since.''The book has to be made into a desk book for every Armenian, as fatal mistakes of Armenian nation, committed at the start of last century, are described here. I hope that a book ''From the past'' will help us avoid mistakes we keep repeating,'' book editor Mikhael Hayrapetyan said at the presentation. The historic-publicist work of Leo Babakhanyan was re-published in 2009 by Shem Publishing House. Leo Babakhanyan is an Armenian historian, writer, philologist, professor, member of the Institute of Science and Art of the Armenian SSR. Leo was born in 1860 in Shushi. After the conclusion of the local school Leo was involved in self-education. During the period from 1906 till 1907 Leo taught in Gevorgyan Seminary in Echmiadzin. Later he moved to Tiflis and entirely devoted himself to scientific work. From 1924 till the very last days of his life Leo worked as a teacher at Yerevan State University. The comprehensive scientific and cultural heritage of Leo includes numerous monographs, articles, research in literature and pieces of literature. Leo significantly contributed to the development of the Armenian historiography. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. 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”. Partner news | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |