Georgi Frangulyan designed Boris Yeltsin monument in YekaterinburgFebruary 1, 2011 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgi Frangulyan has designed the first ever monument to Boris Yeltsin, Russia’s first President, in Yekaterinburg. The 10-meter monument made of white marble is a ‘rock in movement’, the sculptor describes. It is inaugurated in the street named after Yeltsin. Georgi Frangulyan was born in Tbilisi. He is the author of the monument to Bulat Okudzhava on Arbat and Boris Yeltsin in Novodevichy cemetery. His works are also installed in Ukraine, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Italy and other countries. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |