  New Vasyl Tairov square to appear in OdessaNovember 28, 2009 - 16:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - New Vasyl Tairov square will be unveiled in Odessa timed to 150th anniversary of the Viticulture and Winemaking Institute's founder Vasil Tairov in Odessa. His name will be given to the Agrarnaya street and the square at the intersection of Williams and Koroleva streets, Analtika.at.ua reported.Special memorial sign dedicated to the compatriot will be set up by the local Armenian community. Tairov Vasyl Egorovich (Georgievich) was born in 1859 in Gharakilisa (now Vanadzor). He was educated in Tiflis Real School and in Peter's Agriculture and Forestry Academy, where he completed the course in 1884. Tairov was a corresponding member of scientific committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Horticulture Society of Imperial Russia, "Societe Regionale de viticulture de Lyon", etc.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan.Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |
