Armenian Genocide victims commemorated in KrasnodarApril 24, 2007 - 20:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An event in memory of the Armenian Genocide victims was held in the Armenian Surb Hovhannes Avetaranish Church in Krasnodar, reports Yerkramas, the newspaper of Armenians of Russia. On behalf of organizations and private persons, wreaths were laid to the Khachkar to the Genocide victims. Bishop Movses Movsesyan offered a mass followed by a Commemoration Meeting. "Each Armenian should remember the innocent victims," Yerkramas editor-in-chief Tigran Tavadyan said. "Furthermore, recognition of the Genocide by the international community could bring not only satisfaction but also the possibility to return historical lands of Western Armenia. Diaspora's role is to prove the world that Armenians are struggling people, who have the right to Fatherland and repatriation. The Armenian Diaspora of Krasnodar consisting of natives of Western Armenia should also make its contribution," he said. Krasnodar City Duma member Vladimir Maranyan, ataman of the Kuban Cossacks Mikhail Timchenko, chairman of the Krasnodar Center of National Cultures Oleg Georgizov, chairman of the Krasnodar branch of the Union of Armenian of Russia Ramik Gevorgyan, representative of the Kranodar friendly association of Armenian students Artur Yeghikyan delivered speeches. A group of Armenian young people burned the Turkish flag. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |