Armenians of North Caucasus are losing their roots without studying their native language and historyJune 25, 2009 - 23:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "According to Russia's official statistics, around 275 000 Armenians live in North Caucasus in 2002, today the figure has risen to half a million people. It's hard to say how many of them actually know Armenian," Chief Editor of Yerkramas Russian Armenians' newspaper Tigran Tavadyan said. According to him, Armenian Diaspora has many problems linked with preservation of national identity, language, culture and traditions. "Armenian communities are trying their best to increase patriotism, especially among the youth. Cultural and cognitive events are being conducted, a chance for studying Armenian history is given," Tavadyan emphasized. When questioned by PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, if Armenians are threatened by assimilation, Tavadyan answered in the affirmative adding that the only thing that could save Armenians from assimilation - is a constant work with people and studying of native language and history. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |