  Armenian divers set world record submerging on bottom of high mountain lake   July 26, 2011 - 17:43 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On July 21, Ayas Nautical Research Club and Armenian Extreme Ltd, thanks to an expedition organised by a diver Rafael Mkrtchyan, set a world record in the Northern Hemisphere by submerging to the bottom of a lake Kari on Aragats mountain, located 3207 meters above sea level. At news conference in Yerevan, the diver shared his impressions of submersion. “We stayed underwater for 1 hr. 20 min which was enough to study 70% of the lake bottom. During submersion the temperature was +5 C on the surface and +3 C in the lake bottom, it was very cold. 20 years ago the lake froze over, so the lake wasn’t rich in fauna; still, we discovered several species of fish,” Mkrtchyan said.   4 26.07.11 - Press conference of Kilikia boat captain Karen Balayan, world diving champion Raphael Mkrtchyan and deputy chairman of “Ayas” sea research club Arman Abgaryan      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 |  Related sections Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
