Budyonnovsk: Armenian Khachkar Destroyed by Vandals to Be Restored by City DaySeptember 13, 2006 - 16:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Khachkar (cross stone), which is part of the monument complex to "Founder Fathers of Holy Cross" in the town of Budyonnovsk and was destroyed by vandals will be restored by the City Day and will be pub in its place on September 17. According to the Yerkramas, the newspaper of Armenians of Russia, the new Khachkar is taller and larger than the previous one, but it is made of black tuff instead of orange one. In the center of the Khachkar there is an open door, which symbolizes transfer from one life to another and reminds that ancestors look at us and thus the link between generations is preserved. The outline of the Khachkar is decorated with pomegranate flowers, meaning progress and development. Well-known Armenian master Kamsar Kazaryan and two his apprentices work over the Khachkar. The latest work of the master before arriving to Budyonnovsk is the sculpture of Charles Aznavour in Ashtarak, Armenia. Kazaryan and his apprentices will also work over decoration of an Armenian church. In the sculptor's words, he is inspired by the belief that light always wins over the dark. "We will win as well," he said. Speaking of the Khachkar destroyed in Budyonnovsk he remarked, "No one will ever think to destroy anything in Armenia. At ours people will rather invent something on their own, they will add, complete " 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |