MEDVEDEV COMMEMORATES VICTIMS OF ARMENIANS’ GENOCIDE

Interfax News Agency
Oct 21 2008
Russia

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited the memorial to the
victims of the genocide of Armenians located in the Yerevan park
Thitsernakaberd on Tuesday morning.

Medvedev laid down a wreath of red roses to the memorial and visited
the History Museum, where photos, documents, and other evidence of
the tragedy are displayed.

Among the exhibits displayed in the museum is the text of the State
Duma statement issued in 1995, which "condemns the organizers of the
genocide of Armenians" expressing sympathy with the people of Armenia.

Medvedev wrote the following words in the museum’s Book of Honored
Guests: "The museum of the Armenians’ genocide is evidence of
a horrible tragedy of the 20th century and at the same time is
a reminder of the fact that life is the main value that is to be
protected by civilized peoples."