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KRASNODAR ARMENIANS HONORED GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR VETERANS

10.05.2005 02:32

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian community of the Kuban capital has marked the
12th anniversary of the establishment of a Khachkar (cross-stone) in
Krasnodar, reported the Yerkramas, the newspaper of Armenians of Russia. The
Khachkar was erected May 8, 1993 in a territory, where an Armenian church
was built later. Simultaneous to the celebration of the Khachkar Day,
Armenians of Krasnodar honored their compatriots, who had taken part in the
Great Patriotic War. Flowers and presents were handed to all veterans
present at the event, pupils of Narek regional center for culture and
education presented a literature and musical composition devoted to the 60th
anniversary of the Victory over fascism. The event finished in a feast and a
performance of a vocal and instrumental ensemble.