The year 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR). The two countries will next year organize different events to celebrate this jubilee anniversary, UAR President Ara Abrahamyan told a press conference in Yerevan. "Over the past 10 years, we managed to do considerable work aimed at preserving Armenian identity and developing ties between Armenia and Russia," Abrahamyan said. "In the course of so many years, hundreds of Armenian schools and several Armenian churches were opened in Russia. We have managed to create proper conditions for maintaining Russia's ties with Armenia," UAR President stressed, adding that organization would to extend the scope of its activities, focusing on all-national issues.

"The series of events dedicated to UAR's 10th anniversary will end in a solemn ceremony which will take place in Kremlin Palace in 2010. Armenia and Russian Presidents are also expected to participate in it," UAR President said.