Levon Ananyan: over 70% of Armenia’s population does not read books

February 18, 2010 - 17:49 AMT

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Over 70% of Armenia’s population does not read books, Levon Ananyan, Chairman of the RA Writers’ Union stated.



“Publication of books, newspapers, and magazines has significantly decreased (about 10 times) over the last 10 to15 years, which means that we are facing serious problems. The rising generation has lack of relevant knowledge to support the development of country’s future. It’s necessary to elaborate national strategy to promote reading,” Writers’ Union Chairman told a news conference in Yerevan.



On February 19, “Book donation day”, about 150 Armenian writers will meet students and teachers from Yerevan and regional schools to donate 200 books to the school libraries.



“I do hope that such meetings will draw the rising generation’s interest to reading,” Levon Ananyan noted.

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