Square of Russia in Yerevan symbol of loyalty to Armenian-Russian friendship
21.10.2008,
20:59
Square of Russia in Yerevan will be not only a promenade for Yerevan residents and guests, but also a symbol of loyalty to Armenian-Russian friendship for the benefit of both nations, RA President Serge Sargsyan stated at the opening ceremony on Tuesday.
YEREVAN, October 21. /ARKA/. Square of Russia in Yerevan will be not only a promenade for Yerevan residents and guests, but also a symbol of loyalty to Armenian-Russian friendship for the benefit of both nations, RA President Serge Sargsyan stated at the opening ceremony on Tuesday.
“Today is a momentous day – we are opening Square of Russia at the very heart of Yerevan in Russian President’s presence. This is one more reminder of the deep roots of our peoples’ ties,” stated Armenia’s President.
The opening ceremony was attended by RF President Dmitry Medvedev, high-ranking officials and numerous citizens.
The RA President stressed the Russian people’s unique contribution to “the treasury of world civilization,” and the Armenian and Russian flags fluttering over the square are a symbol of “not only our alliance, but also of common culture and history.”
“Square of Russia is a harmonious architectural space between the Yerevan Municipality and the House of Moscow,” S. Sargsyan said.
Armenia’s President pointed out the symbolic fact that the “Erevan fortress was located nearby, which is evidence of the scale of Armenian-Russian relations.”
“It is over this fortress that the Russian flag was first hoisted on October 1, 1827. It was there the Russian garrison under General Paskevich was stationed, and Alexander Griboyedov’s immortal comedy ‘Wit Works Woe’ was first staged in the author’s presence.
Today this square is becoming another symbol of loyalty to our peoples’ centuries-old traditional friendship and spiritual affinity, just like the famous St. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square in Moscow, one of the side-chapels of which is named after Grigory the Illuminator,” stated Armenia’s leader.
President Sargsyan also pointed out that Armenian-Russian friendship have always been strong during the whole history despite all the hardships. “Moreover, it has become stronger, taking on new sense,” he said.
Square of Russia is a 200-meter-long section of Arshishti St., divided by a lawn, with the Yerevan Municipality and Museum of Yerevan on the one side and House of Moscow on the other.–0--
“Today is a momentous day – we are opening Square of Russia at the very heart of Yerevan in Russian President’s presence. This is one more reminder of the deep roots of our peoples’ ties,” stated Armenia’s President.
The opening ceremony was attended by RF President Dmitry Medvedev, high-ranking officials and numerous citizens.
The RA President stressed the Russian people’s unique contribution to “the treasury of world civilization,” and the Armenian and Russian flags fluttering over the square are a symbol of “not only our alliance, but also of common culture and history.”
“Square of Russia is a harmonious architectural space between the Yerevan Municipality and the House of Moscow,” S. Sargsyan said.
Armenia’s President pointed out the symbolic fact that the “Erevan fortress was located nearby, which is evidence of the scale of Armenian-Russian relations.”
“It is over this fortress that the Russian flag was first hoisted on October 1, 1827. It was there the Russian garrison under General Paskevich was stationed, and Alexander Griboyedov’s immortal comedy ‘Wit Works Woe’ was first staged in the author’s presence.
Today this square is becoming another symbol of loyalty to our peoples’ centuries-old traditional friendship and spiritual affinity, just like the famous St. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square in Moscow, one of the side-chapels of which is named after Grigory the Illuminator,” stated Armenia’s leader.
President Sargsyan also pointed out that Armenian-Russian friendship have always been strong during the whole history despite all the hardships. “Moreover, it has become stronger, taking on new sense,” he said.
Square of Russia is a 200-meter-long section of Arshishti St., divided by a lawn, with the Yerevan Municipality and Museum of Yerevan on the one side and House of Moscow on the other.–0--
