Armenians of North Caucasus are losing their roots without studying their native language and historyJune 25, 2009 - 23:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "According to Russia's official statistics, around 275 000 Armenians live in North Caucasus in 2002, today the figure has risen to half a million people. It's hard to say how many of them actually know Armenian," Chief Editor of Yerkramas Russian Armenians' newspaper Tigran Tavadyan said. According to him, Armenian Diaspora has many problems linked with preservation of national identity, language, culture and traditions. "Armenian communities are trying their best to increase patriotism, especially among the youth. Cultural and cognitive events are being conducted, a chance for studying Armenian history is given," Tavadyan emphasized. When questioned by PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, if Armenians are threatened by assimilation, Tavadyan answered in the affirmative adding that the only thing that could save Armenians from assimilation - is a constant work with people and studying of native language and history. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |