 7% of money transfers from Russia sent to Armenia September 19, 2012 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The volume of money transfers from Russia has much exceeded the sums transferred to the country, with migrants responsible for the majority of sums sent, RBC daily said. In 2011, Russia posted migration inflow of 320,1 thous. In Q 1-3, 2011, the following countries receiving sums from Russia made it to the Top 10: Uzbekistan (25%), Tajikistan (17%), Ukraine (13%), Kirghizia (9%), Armenia (7%), Moldavia (6%), Azerbaijan (6%), Georgia (4%), China (4%), Kazakhstan (2%). A share of transfers to other countries grossed 7%, with a minimal transfer amount to Belarus of $287. According to AnalyticResearchGroup, the highest transfer tariffs were offered by KIBERDENGI system (262 rubles for a transfer of 5 000 rubles); Zolotaya Korona offered the lowest tariffs (50 rubles for the same amount.)   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   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. |
