RUSSIAN EMBASSY IN ARMENIA PLANS EVENTS TO CELEBRATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY
OF WWII VICTORY

YEREVAN, JANUARY 26. ARMINFO. The Russian Embassy in Armenia is
planning a series of events in Yerevan and the regions to celebrate
the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Involved in the celebrations will be Armenian and Russian artists,
scientists and other intelligentsia representatives. Festivities will
be held May 8-9 in the central parks and squares with the
participation of veterans and schoolchildren. Also planned are
scientific-historical conferences, archive exhibitions, university and
school contests on the subject.

The Embassy is convinced that the celebrations will contribute to the
further strengthening of the Armenian-Russian friendship. The
festivities in Moscow will show the whole significance of the victory
over Fascism for the present-day world.

Armenian veterans will also be presented at the Moscow
celebrations. The May 9 Victory is a great historic event for not only
Russia but all the CIS nations who made their personal contributions
to the overall defeat of Fascism. This date is important for the whole
world especially now that humanity is facing new threats and
challenges. On the initiative of Russia and the CIs countries the UN
General Assembly has proclaimed May 8-9 as Days of Memory and
Reconciliation.