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Armenia celebrating 25th anniversary of its independence

21.09.2016, 10:22
Today Armenia is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its independence.

Armenia celebrating 25th anniversary of its independence
YEREVAN, September 21. /ARKA/. Today Armenia is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its independence. 

On September 21, 1991, the Supreme Council of the then Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic conducted a referendum, in which 99% of the republic residents eligible to vote cast their votes for independence. 

As a result, the republic’s parliament declared its independence and secession from the Soviet Union on September 23.

Festivities will be held all over the country. The military parade to be held on the Republic Square in Yerevan to demonstrate the Armenian army’s strength will be the most remarkable event.  --0----