  Public figure says assimilation biggest problem for Russian Armenians August 29, 2012 - 20:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Assimilation is the biggest problem Russian Armenians currently face, head of Russia-based Russian-Armenian Cooperation NGO said. Varvara Margaryan attributed the problem to Armenian community’s reluctance to learn mother tongue, rather than the policy country’s authorities pursue. “The number of Armenian population residing in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai totals 250 thous. according to the census, with unofficial data putting the figure at 1 mln,” Ms. Margaryan said. Dwelling on the ethnic conflicts in Russia, she noted they are initiated and financed by external forces, which aim to weaken the country. Partner news  Top stories The demonstrators launched a signature campaign for a written note to be submitted to Public Services Regulatory Commission. Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin hosted a meeting of the organizing committee of the Armenian Genocide 100th anniversary events. Earlier, ArmRosgasprom CJSC addressed Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission with an offer to reconsider natural gas price. Armenian defense ministry’s spokesman described the maneuvers as ordinary exercises conducted several times a year.   Partner news |  Latest news Greek neo-Nazis threaten to mobilize against plans for mosque  Despite years of promises, successive Greek governments have failed to provide a mosque for Muslims in Athens.FM, Lord Wallace discuss Armenian-UK cooperation Edward Nalbandian had a working dinner with Lord William Wallace, with Armenian-British cooperation discussed.Armenian-Cypriots visit Sourp Magar Monastery A large number of manuscripts, dating back to 1202, as well as other valuable ecclesiastical relics were housed there.Regional flights canceled as Alaska volcano spews ash The lava from its 8,261-foot (2,518-meter) peak has also created huge steam clouds on meeting the mountain's snow. |
