   Desire to be an Armenian seized Gérard Depardieu in YerevanThe renowned actor revealed something Armenian in himself and proposed to an Armenian beauty. Thousands of fans could not believe the news that the legendary Gérard Depardieu will visit Yerevan unless they saw this man, great in all senses, on the Armenian land.  September 8, 2010PanARMENIAN.Net - He appeared with a cane, walking hardly, causing whisper about his bad health and age. Nevertheless, whispering gave place to admiration when people learned that Depardieu arrived in Yerevan with metal bypasses in his leg, a day after he had been operated on. The pain, which put the actor in a bad mood periodically during the visit, could not make him change his plans. Depardieu met with Armenian President Serzgh Sargsyan, parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan, gave a press conference, visited Parajanov museum and attended the award ceremony of Karot 2010 Festival, which brought together a number of Russian stars – Emmanuil Vitorgan, Alexei Petrenko, Igor Kostolevsky and some others – as well. The legend was honored with Karot award, medal of honor of the Armenian National Assembly and was gifted a silver jug by a famous Armenian jewellery house, all this accompanied by warm and sincere words. Unable to conceal emotion, Depardieu said, “Armenians are the people of Universe. All my Armenian friends are like you, with kindness and tolerance in the eyes. This moves me to tears. I do not know much about Armenia’s geography but I saw photographs and understood that this is the land of future for you and your children.” Moreover, the actor revealed something Armenian in himself and proposed to an Armenian beauty, actress and presenter Gayane Aslamazyan. Mane Amirjanyan / PanARMENIAN News  Most popular in the section 7-day festival in brief Local residents almost ceased going to museums, with exception for schoolchildren and students. The new technologies enable using the old understructure for reconstituting a full-fledged new temple of Zvartnots. Vardan Petrosyan: this music sounded when Armenians were being killed, but now many of our compatriots are enjoying these songs.   Partner news  At focus More articles in this sectionSome find oldest winery in Areni, some turn wine press site in Ashtarak into dump  The ancient wine press site in the Armenian town of Ashtarak resembles a junkyard.Valentine’s Day: lovers celebrate, church opposes Armenians have beautiful national holidays recognized by the Church and there is no need to look for new ones, a clergyman says.“Here” movie screened at Sundance Fest, Kohar Carpet on display at Boston Museum of Fine Arts Review of January 17-23 cultural events. |  Other articles Latest news Israeli security expert says Syrian hacker attack foiled Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit.Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said.Yerevan to host NOFI Festival of Non-commercial Films The jury includes renowned experts of noncommercial cinema and representatives of Union of Cinematographers of Armenia. |
