Days of Russian Speech kick off in Yerevan Sept. 9September 9, 2009 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Days of Russian Speech kicked off in Yerevan today, September 9, with a ceremony of laying wreaths to the monuments to General Ivan Paskevich and prominent Russian poet Alexander Griboyedov. Then, the Russian delegation will meet with RA Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and lay wreaths to the Armenian Genocide Memorial. "Wit Works Woe" performance will be staged at Sundukyan Theater in the evening. In the framework of the event the Russian delegation will meet with RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II. The events will be held in Gyumri, Vanadzor and Armavir as well. On September 13, Russian writers and journalists will depart for Stepanakert. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |