  VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian recognized benefactor of year March 25, 2011 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ralph Yirikian, the General Manager VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, is recognized the winner in the Benefactor of the Year nomination in a show business and politics-free People of the Year 2010 award organized by Luxury Magazine. Luxury Magazine has launched an unprecedented in Armenia award ceremony to appreciate activity of the most outstanding Armenians, their contribution to the country’s development and to encourage their initiatives in various spheres. First Lady of Armenia Rita Sargsyan honored the project with a special address. To choose between more than 500 contenders, the organizers of the award held a large-scale survey watching the everyday work of each contender and checking the observations with expert opinions, the press service of VivaCell-MTS reported. VivaCell-MTS General Manager was recognized the winner in the Benefactor of the Year nomination for the projects implemented in a broad range of spheres and the contribution those activities had in the country’s economic development. “I am grateful to journalists for their work and for the appreciation I receive. Definitely, it is obliging, but, I can assure you at VivaCell-MTS the attitude to the country is not just a responsibility, but a system of value based on solid grounds,” said Ralph Yirikian.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
