Boris Yeltsin's funeral held in MoscowApril 25, 2007 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia bid farewell to his first President Boris Yeltsin. After the religious service accompanied by tinkling of bells of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour the funeral procession with Yeltsin's body made for the Moscow's Novodevichy cemetery. B. Yeltsin's body was taken to the cemetery by Cadillac catafalque. But near the cemetery it was put on an artillery carriage decorated by flowers and colors of Russian State banner. An armored troop-carrier pulled the carriage, which was followed by the clergy, relatives and friends of the late President. A thrice-repeated volley was fired and Russia's state hymn was played in the cemetery. Several thousands of people gathered near the Novodevichy cemetery to bid farewell to Boris Yeltsin. The chain of people stretched for 500 meters. Heads of a number of countries and international organizations arrived in Russia to attend the mourning ceremony. President Robert Kocharian headed the official delegation of Armenia. Boris Yeltsin died untimely from heart failure on Monday, aged 76. April 25 is proclaimed a national mourning day in Russia. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |