November 10, 2009 - 20:19 AMT
Pan-Armenian Business Catalogue and Guide-Explorer published in Yerevan
Pan-Armenian Business Catalogue and Guide-Explorer , two-volume edition published within the frames of "Hayadaran" project, was presented today in Yerevan Sport/Complex after K. Demirchyan. The first volume is a reference book comprising information on the social economic development of Armenia and NKR, as well as RA state government bodies, international organizations, Yerevan Municipality, public organizations, Armenian organizations situated abroad/ as well as other organizations operating in Armenia and Karabakh. The second book introduces the reader to the history of Armenia and NKR. It contains information in Armenian world, Armenian Apostolic church, RA Administrative map, Diaspora and Armenian Genocide, national heroes, RA Presidents, as well as articles on Armenian historical regions of Utik, Nakhichevan and Javahk.

"The project is aimed at creating an all-Armenian information domain, Besides, the book will enable us to recognize ourselves from historical angle, introducing us to the world," project development director Gevorg Ohanyan said. To make the book accessible to all, organization plans to sell it at low prices. Besides, it is planned to publish separate books on each region of RA, as well as Western Armenia, Ohanyan said.

The book was published in 2000 copies. The first volume will be renewed every year. Two-volume edition will soon be available in Russian and English languages.

The initiative was welcomed by RA President, Prime Minister, Catholicos of All Armenians, Yerevan Mayor, NKR authorities, as well as representatives of public and political organizations.