Armenia marked Independence Day on September 21
The Republic of Armenia marked the 17th anniversary of independence on September 21. By tradition, the Armenian leadership and public attended Yerablur Pantheon to lay wreaths to the Karabakh war memorial.
Festivities were held throughout the republic. The national holiday ended in fireworks in Republic Square.
The Declaration on Independence was adopted by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia on August 23, 1990.
Following the outcomes of a national referendum on September 21, 1991, when 94,99 per cent of the population voted for secession from the Soviet Union, the SC proclaimed Armenia an independent state.
Festivities were held throughout the republic. The national holiday ended in fireworks in Republic Square.
The Declaration on Independence was adopted by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia on August 23, 1990.
Following the outcomes of a national referendum on September 21, 1991, when 94,99 per cent of the population voted for secession from the Soviet Union, the SC proclaimed Armenia an independent state.
