An international contest after Aram Khachaturian opened in Armenia today. 18 violinists from 7 countries will compete with each other May 31- June 6. Yerevan State Conservatory, secondary musical school after Chaikovsky, Cologne High Musical School, Paris National Higher Conservatoire, Tbilisi Conservatory after Sarajashvili and London Royal Musical Academy students will take part in the contest. It should be noted that 23 musicians have applied for participation in the competition, however, 5 of them will not take part in it. In the course of the first tour 9 violinists performed today. It should also be noted that an exhibition of photographs, made during Aram Khachaturian's last visit to London will open in the composer's house-museum today. Author of the photos Susy Meider, Aram Khachaturian's friend Asatur Gyuzelian, composers Karen Khachaturian and Edvard Mirzoyan will be present at the event.