Armenia among five best sightseeing holiday spots in CISFebruary 21, 2019 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is among the five best CIS destinations suitable for sightseeing holidays, TurStat analytical agency says in a fresh survey exploring the preferences of Russian travelers. Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also made it to the top five countries for such trips. In particular, 27% of the votes were cast for Belarus, 22% for Kazakhstan, 16% for Azerbaijan, 12% for Uzbekistan and 9% for Armenia. According to the data, sightseeing tourism in the CIS countries - including cultural and educational tours and guided outings - amounts to more than three million trips and tours per year. Meanwhile, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Yaroslavl Oblast and Tula Oblast are top sightseeing tourism spots inside Russia. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner 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. 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. |