STEPANAKERT 85 YEARS OLD

DeFacto Agency
2008-10-13 14:54:00
Armenia

STEPANAKERT, 13.10.08. DE FACTO. Stepanakert is 85. On the occasion of
the 85th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic the NKR President
Bako Sahakian congratulated Stepanakert’s inhabitants on the Day
of City.

According to the Central Department of Information under the NKR
President, the congratulatory message of the state’s head runs,
in part, " "Dear friends and residents of Stepanakert, I cordially
congratulate you on the Day of Stepanakert and the 85th anniversary
of our capital.

The city that is more than 1500 years old became capital only in
1923. Since then Stepanakert has been the face of Artsakh and the
pride of Karabagh people. It is a hub of scientific, cultural and
economic potential of our country. This is why even in the harsh
years of Artsakh war, when the city was one of the main targets of
the enemy, state authorities and citizens did everything possible
for fast restoration of the capital.

Today the rapidly developing and prospering city of Stepanakert
appears before the world in a new status – as the capital of free and
independent Nagorno Karabagh Republic, which has special significance
and role for the entire Armenian people.

The issues related to the development of the capital are in the
spotlight of the state’s authorities. A number of projects that aim to
give a new impetus to economic development and improvement of living
standards of the population have been realized. Great attention
is paid to sports and cultural life. Among the top priorities is
water supply of the capital. This project has already been launched
and will be completed in a few years. A new impulse is given to of
house construction, development of suburban areas and improvement
of courtyards.

Friends, all these projects can be successfully fulfilled if each
of us becomes more compassionate and attentive towards our native
city, works with a greater devotion and diligence and does everything
possible to keep our native Stepanakert always clear and beautiful,
happy and young, strong and prosperous.

I am confident that the present day residents of Stepanakert will do
everything to multiply all the good traditions formed in the course
of the city’s history, preserve its glory and historical character.

I heartily congratulate all of us on this memorable day once again and
wish peace, prosperity and further success to our capital, its old and
new, adult and young citizens. They are the true wealth of our city.

Happy holiday, dear citizens!"

According to DE FACTO own correspondent, on the occasion of the
holiday the city leadership initiated various measures.

A meeting was held in Stepanakert on October 11. A competition of
drawings on the subject "Stepanakert 10 years later" and a heat was
held among schoolchildren. The winners were awarded with precious
presents by the city leadership. Artsakh people’s ensemble "We and
Our Mountains" performed for Stepanakert people.

A solemn sitting devoted to the City Day was held at the Officers’
House. A concert was held on the Stepanakert central square later