  Armenia’s youth to promote patriotism September 29, 2010 - 16:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of Ascent youth union Hayk Avagyan said that the union aims to educate patriotism, respect towards national army and aspiration towards education among the Armenian youth. Currently, the number of young people, who want to leave Armenia after completion of school, is growing, Avagyan told a press conference on September 29. He added that these young people do not want to study in higher educational institutions and serve in the army. To tackle these phenomena, the Union plans to hold educational and moral-pedagogic conversations, as well as cultural events and actions in Armenia. Ascent youth union was established in 2008 with the assistance of Armenia’s Youth Party. Young people aged 16-18 are eligible to join the union.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat  To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
