Armenia and NKR celebrate Victory Day and Shushi Liberation Day

PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 9, Armenia is celebrating Victory Day and Shushi Liberation Day. Tomorrow, RA Defense Ministry officials will lay flower wreaths on memorial to the Unknown Soldier in Victory Park of Yerevan. The ceremony will be followed by a parade and festive concert organized by RA Defense Ministry.



RA and NKR Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Bako Sahakyan will visit the Stepanakert memorial to victims of Shushi Battle. Thereafter, they will set out for Shushi. On their way, the President will stop near the tank memorial. People in Shushi will lay flower wreaths on memorial to Vazgen Sargsyan. After the ceremony, Surb Khazanchetsots church will serve liturgy. Upon Presidents' arrival in Stepanakert, a number of servicemen will receive apartment keys. The celebrations will end in a concert and firework display.
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