Days of Russian Speech kick off in Yerevan Sept. 9September 9, 2009 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Days of Russian Speech kicked off in Yerevan today, September 9, with a ceremony of laying wreaths to the monuments to General Ivan Paskevich and prominent Russian poet Alexander Griboyedov. Then, the Russian delegation will meet with RA Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and lay wreaths to the Armenian Genocide Memorial. "Wit Works Woe" performance will be staged at Sundukyan Theater in the evening. In the framework of the event the Russian delegation will meet with RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II. The events will be held in Gyumri, Vanadzor and Armavir as well. On September 13, Russian writers and journalists will depart for Stepanakert. 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 | Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. 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. |