  Over USD 11 million donated to Matenadaran-adjacent building construction March 19, 2011 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As of today, over USD 11 million was donated to Matenadaran Foundation, the foundation director stated. As Hovhannes Chitchyan told a news conference, the head of Moscow-based Monarch organization, Sergey Ambartsumyan, donated the largest sum, USD 7 million 120 thousand; Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine’s donation amounted to USD 2 million 840 thousand. Matenadaran Foundation was created in 2008 to assist in construction of a new building adjacent to the museum of ancient manuscripts. The new building is aimed for scientific and research activities, storage of and restoration of exhibits. The building is complete with up-to-day equipment is also meant to host various events. The exhibition halls will be allocated in the old building, Matenadaran. Total area of a new building comprises 11358 sq.m., while the old building has an area of 3186 sq.m. The new building will be put into operation in August 2011.   Top stories 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”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
