May 29, 2009 - 12:59 AMT
Days of Armenian Culture to be held in Komi, Russia
Days of Armenian Culture will be held in Syktyvkar, the capital of Komi Autonomous Republic, Russia on June 4 and 5. Representatives of the Armenian Embassy, Union of Armenians of Russia, Armenian Diaspora of Kirov and Arkhangelsk region are expected to participate in the events.

The Days will start with the ceremony of laying flowers to Eternal Fire memorial, the khachkar inaugurated in the territory of St. Stephan Cathedral. On the same day the board of the Union of Armenians of Russia will hold a guest session.

On June 5, an exhibition of Armenian writers' books will open in the national library. An excursion and attendance of national museum are also scheduled.

The events will end in a concert in the music and drama theater, Komiinform reported.