Armenian defense minister awards graduates of Russian military schools

YEREVAN, July 23. /ARKA/. RA Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan awarded graduates of Russian military schools and Military Academies.

Colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan, Press Secretary of the RA Minister of Defense, reported that forty eight Armenian students have graduated from Russian Military Academies this year, with 15 of them with honors.

Two hundred and forty-seven students graduated from the Armenian military schools - Vazgen Sargsyan Military School, 45 students from the Armenak Hanferyants Aviation Institute and five from the RA Military Academy of Land Forces.

Nineteen students graduated Armenia’s military schools with honors, and two of them with gold medals.

Minister Ohanyan congratulated the graduates. “An officer is a heroic profession, and out homeland and people demand heroism from us,” he said.

“We must replenish the galaxy of our military commanders, who are esteemed all over the world. To become skilled commanders, you must constantly improve your relations with your subordinates,” the Minister said.

Ohanyan pointed out that Armenia’s latest achievements are “our victories, which must be revalued now.”

“The priority standards of Armenia’s development are typical of all the countries. Competent and well educated officers must deal with the processes in question,” Ohanyan said.

The Minister pointed out that the High Command of the RA Armed Forces expects reforms and novelties from officers, progress in the Armed Forces.

“The Homeland the personal dignity must be the holiest things for Armenian officers,” Ohanyan said. In conclusion, the Minister awarded diplomas and presents to the best students. P.T. –0--