ARMEN DZHIGARKHANIAN AWARDED WITH SERVICE TO FATHERLAND RUSSIAN MEDALApril 19, 2004 - 19:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "For great contribution to the development of the Soviet and Russian culture", People's artist of the former USSR Armen Dzhigarrkhanian was decorated with Service to Fatherland order. The decoration ceremony took place yesterday evening in the Moscow Dramatic Theatre headed by Armen Dzhigarkhanian. To note, the 68-year-old actor having taken the part in over than 200 films, still plays in theatre and films. Dzhigarkhanian arrived at the decoration ceremony from the shooting area of a television serial, in which he performs the role of Stalin. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |