  Armenian PM gets silver medal of St. Petersburg State University of Economics and FinanceNovember 20, 2010 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As a part of his visit to Saint Petersburg, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited his alma mater, St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance. He gifted a couple of books to University rector Igor Maximtsev and made the following note in the guestbook: “I spent here the happiest days of my life among special people who determined the future course of my life. I wish all students were proud of the University as I am. The most important subject which is taught here is the ability to think.” Bestowing University’s silver medal on PM Sargsyan, rector Maximtsev expressed hope that education in Russia and Armenia will work for the welfare of the two countries. St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance has 12 thousand students, including 9 students of Armenian descent.   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 |  Latest 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 childrenMoscow 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. |
