Developments in Lebanon engross Armenia's attention, since the most numerous Armenian community lives there. Armenian Genocide survivors and their heirs, who found shelter in Lebanon, have become full-fledged Lebanese citizens and share hardships that befall their country. Editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Azdak newspaper Shahan Kankhadaryan comments on current situation to PanARMENIAN.Net.

Russia is not only a strategic partner and ally for Armenia. Our countries are united by a community of cultures, regard for cultural heritage and people. Russian actors have always been welcome visitors to Armenia. Arrival of Russian and world cinema stars such as Veniamin Smekhov, Armen Jigarkhanyan, Alexander Shirvindt and Igor Kostolevsky to Armenia was traditionally an outstanding event. People's Artist of Russia and author Veniamin Smekhov shared impressions with PanARMENIAN.Net.

Consequences of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire are still being studied and debated in present-day Turkey, which keeps on fiercely denying its complicity in the Genocide. Meanwhile international record proves Turkey's responsibility for the crime fixed in the Treaty of Sevres and obliges the country to observe its provisions despite rejection of ratification in 1921. Historian and diplomat Ara Papian commented to PanARMENIAN.Net on historical and legal aspect of the Armenian Genocide recognition process.