September 16, 2008 - 13:13 AMT
Armenia commemorates victims of South Ossetian tragedy
The Russian Embassy in Armenia organized a number of events to mark 40 days of the South Ossetian tragedy.

A service for the dead was held in St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church. The Russian Ambassador to Armenia, Nikolay Pavlov and the Embassy staff will light candles to commemorate the victims, the Embassy's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net.

Commemoration events will be held throughout Russia today.