  Russian expert characterizes clarity of Lake Sevan water as satisfactory December 8, 2010 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No special changes in the hydrology of the Lake Sevan have occurred over the last 20 years; with temperature regime and oxygen deficiency kept at a stable level, according to Sergey Poddubny, an expert at Papanin Institute for Biology of Inland Waters, Russian Academy of Sciences. At news conference, the expert characterized the clarity of lake water as satisfactory, explaining the oxygen deficiency by the decrease in water level. A Russian scientist, Yuri Gerasimov, in turn, noted the increase in water level to be favorable for fish reproduction through restoration of spawning grounds.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
