Zhirinovsky to address Armenian Genocide memorial rallyApril 23, 2010 - 14:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 24, the Russian-Armenian Commonwealth and the Union of Armenians of Russia organize “Armenian Genocide is a Crime Against Humanity” rally in Krasnopresnenskaya Zastava square, at the memorial of the Heroes of 1905-1907 Revolution. RF State Duma Deputy Chairman, LDPR Chairman Vladimir Zhirinovsky, MPs Maxim Mishchenko (Yedinaya Rossiya), Kira Lukyanova (Spravedlivaya Rossiya), leaders of diasporas, youth movements and NGOs will deliver speeches, Russian-Armenian Commonwealth President Yuri Navoyan told PanARMENIAN.Net The demonstrators will demand official recognition of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Young Turk government. The rally is authorized by Moscow Mayor’s Office. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. |