Armenian massacre anniversary marked in Moscow

Ekho Moskvy radio, Moscow
24 Apr 05

A commemoration of the victims of the Armenian genocide in the Ottoman
Empire [in 1915] is taking place in Moscow right now. As Interfax
reports, around 1,000 people gathered next to the Armenian church that
is under construction in Moscow for the start of the ceremony of
mourning. People are continuing to arrive despite the cold
weather. Many are carrying flowers and wreaths to lay at a
commemorative cross erected nearby. All who arrive light
candles. According to the organizers of the commemoration, 1.5m
candles will be lit here during the day – the number of Armenian
victims of the tragedy.