  Memorial to Armenian viticulturist opens in Odessa November 6, 2017 - 14:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A memorial paying tribute to Armenian and Soviet scientist Vasiliy Tairov was opened in Odessa to celebrate the 185th birth anniversary of the brilliant viticulturist and winemaker. The memorial plate was consecrated by Armenian clergymen, AnalitikaUA.net reports. The event was attended by the head of the Odessa regional council Anatoly Urbansky, deputies of regional and municipal assemblies, the director of the Tairov Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking, as well as representatives of the Armenian diaspora, clergy and the president of the Odessa Armenian community Samvel Tigranyan. As father Abgar Glchyan said, the author of the memorial is Ashot Manukyan, while Hovnan Manukyan is the sculptor. Vasiliy Tairov (Vasil Tairyan) is the founder of the first scientific institution engaged in winemaking, which began its activity in 1914. It is Ukraine's national scientific institute of viticulture and winemaking nowadays.  Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says  David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.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.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
