Avraam Russo: let them ban my entry to Baku, I will go to Artsakh anywayMarch 5, 2011 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Popular singer of Armenian origin Avraam Russo said that he will go to Artsakh, even if he is denied entry to Azerbaijan or any country for thousands of times. I would be happy to give a concert in Artsakh, Russo told a press conference in Yerevan, commenting on the fact that those artists who visit Artsakh are declared persona-non-grata in Baku. He went on saying: “It is my nation, how can I reject a concert for them?” However, according to Russo, he has not received similar offers yet. “I am proud to be an Armenian. Possibly, I am the only famous singer of those living abroad, who freely speaks Armenian,” he said. Commenting on the fact that Turkey does not recognize the Armenian Genocide, the singer said Ankara reacts badly to the matter, as the Armenian Genocide demonstrates the barbaric nature of Turks. However, Russo added that everything will change in Ankara, as soon as the U.S. loses its interest in Turkey. “Everyone should accept the reality,” he concluded. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |