Armenian Genocide commemorated in PyatigorskApril 24, 2012 - 20:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian community in Russian city of Pyatigorsk paid tribute to the Armenian Genocide victims. As adviser to Armenian community chairman in Pyatigorsk on youth affairs Ruzanna Makaryan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, a liturgy was served in Saint Sarkis Church, followed by a mourning rally, with several members of Council of Deputies of Pyatigorsk participating. “We always remember the date, despite being far from motherland,” Makaryan said, adding that the rally launched with a moment of silence, followed by a community representatives’ speeches. She further said that on the eve of Armenian Genocide Remembered Day, on April 19-20, an international conference was held at Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University on the problem of Armenian national identity maintenance in Russia. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |