  Levon Igityan: Armenian ethnic group not as fragile as it might seemJuly 20, 2010 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Opening of a few foreign-language schools is incapable of jeopardizing Armenian ethnic group, which is not as fragile as it might seem, architect Levon Igityan believes. As he stated at July 20 TV spacebridge on the Future of the Russian Language in Armenia, competitiveness of education system in Armenia should be increased before opening of foreign language schools is planned. Still, he noted, “Through opening foreign-language schools Armenia will open its doors to the world.” In conclusion, the architect urged for reestablishment of long-lost educational traditions.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said.   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall  A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.€3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms.Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan.U.S. Assistant Secretary of State to travel to Armenia Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien will travel to Yerevan on June 10-12. |
