SERZH SARKISIAN DISCUSES CULTURAL EXPANSION WITH RUSSIA
ARMENPRESS
April 23, 2008
YEREVAN, APRIL 23, ARMENPRESS: President Serzh Sarkisian received
today Mikhail Shvidkoy, chief of Russian federal agency for culture
and cinematography.
The government press office quoted Serzh Sarkisian as saying that
preservation and expansion of cultural ties is an important component
in the Russian-Armenian partnership. He said the role of culture and
art has always been big in strengthening the friendship among peoples.
Serzh Sarkisian was reported to underline constant expansion of
cultural contacts between the two countries, as well as active contacts
among people of art on both sides.
Mikhail Shvidkoy for his part spoke about dynamically developing
Russian-Armenian cultural relations saying also he was discussing
with Armenian colleagues a project that will be for children.