Gerard Depardieu visits Chechnya’s capital February 25, 2013 - 11:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French movie star Gerard Depardieu, who was recently granted Russian citizenship, arrived to Chechnya’s capital Grozny late on Sunday, Feb 24, RIA Novosti reported. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov greeted Depardieu when the actor was coming off the plane. “We are glad that our country’s authorities have granted you the Russian citizenship. It was a well-thought and wise decision,” the Chechen leader said. “Thanks God the time has come when world-famous people choose to live in this country.” This is the second visit to Chechnya by Depardieu. He said he liked the republic and its people, whom he described as “open and friendly,” according to BBC Russia. During the visit, Depardieu will meet with the republic’s actors, directors and students. According to the LifeNews tabloid, Depardieu’s meeting with Chechen authorities continued later in the day in Kadyrov’s residence.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
