Memorial to Armenian viticulturist opens in OdessaNovember 6, 2017 - 14:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A memorial paying tribute to Armenian and Soviet scientist Vasiliy Tairov was opened in Odessa to celebrate the 185th birth anniversary of the brilliant viticulturist and winemaker. The memorial plate was consecrated by Armenian clergymen, AnalitikaUA.net reports. The event was attended by the head of the Odessa regional council Anatoly Urbansky, deputies of regional and municipal assemblies, the director of the Tairov Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking, as well as representatives of the Armenian diaspora, clergy and the president of the Odessa Armenian community Samvel Tigranyan. As father Abgar Glchyan said, the author of the memorial is Ashot Manukyan, while Hovnan Manukyan is the sculptor. Vasiliy Tairov (Vasil Tairyan) is the founder of the first scientific institution engaged in winemaking, which began its activity in 1914. It is Ukraine's national scientific institute of viticulture and winemaking nowadays. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |