  Book about Russian military cemetery in Gyumri to be released December 2, 2011 - 10:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the initiative of President of the Armenian International Youth Center Andranik Nikoghosyan, preparatory works have been launched for a book release depicting the destruction and restoration of Russian cemetery in Gyumri, Armenia. The book titled Hill of Honor will be published in spring 2012. It will be available in all CIS countries reiterating the importance of common historical memory of post-soviet nations. Russian military cemetery Hill of Honor was established by the decree of General Nicholas Muravyov in 1856. It was destroyed by Soviet Government in 1956 and restored in 2010 at the initiative of Russian ambassador to Armenia Vyacheslav Kovalenko. The opening ceremony was held on August 20, 2010 with Armenian and Russian Presidents present.   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 |  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.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. |
