Russian expert says 'color revolution' unlikely in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - Attempts to carry out a 'color revolution' were made in all post soviet states, said Sergey Markov, Director of the Institute for Political Studies. "This method of seizing the power is specific to the 21st century with the leading role of media, NGOs and dependence from outer factors. Armenian opposition would like to replay the 'color revolution' scenario but it has no chances, in my opinion, since Armenia doesn't experience a deep political crisis as it was in Ukraine. Unlike Leonid Kuchma, President Robert Kocharian keeps the high rating. Besides, opposition doesn't have bright leaders like Victor Yushchenko or Mikhael Saakashvili," he said. When commenting on the possible outcomes of the parliamentary election and Robert Kocharian's successor, Sergey Markov said, "Defense Minister Serge Sargsyan is the most likely presidential contender from the Republican Party, whose main goal is to accomplish the campaign successfully. In this case the party will nominate Serge Sargsyan and he will win," Kreml.org reports.