June 16, 2005 - 09:17 AMT
MOSCOW FIRST VICE-MAYOR BECAME YEREVAN HONORARY CITIZEN
Moscow First Vice-Mayor Vladimir Resin became honorary citizen of Yerevan. This rank is awarded to him due to the contribution to the development of public and economic ties and cooperation between Moscow and Yerevan, Russia and Armenia, Itar-Tass reported. Yerevan Mayor Yervand Zakharyan also mentioned Resin's contribution to the organization and implementation of restoration and construction works in Armenian regions, which suffered from the earthquake in 1988. 30 dwelling houses were build under the direct guidance of Vladimir Resin in the calamity zone in 1989-1992. The subject of talks of Mr. Resin in Yerevan includes the building of the House of Moscow. The agreement on it was made during Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov's visit. The building will be jointly designed by Moscow and Armenian architects.