YEREVAN HOSTS VICTOR HAMBARDZUMYAN’S MEMORIAL UNVEILING CEREMONY

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
15.12.2009 18:01 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Renowned Armenian scientist, astrophysicist Victor
Hambardzumyan’s memorial was unveiled nearby Yerevan’s observatory
today, December 15.

"The ceremony completes series of events dated to the 100th birth
anniversary great scientist," RA National Academy of Sciences
President, Radik Martorosyan said in his opening speech.

As he noted, a number of events dedicated to renowned astrophysicist
were held in Moscow, Minsk, Paris and other cities. Besides, during
the 2008-2009 biennium, UNESCO will be associated with the celebration
of 67 anniversaries, with Victor Hambardzumyan’s among them.

Memorial unveiling ceremony was attended by Armenian President Serzh
Sargsyan, RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, Armenian Diaspora
Minister Hranush Hakobyan and Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglaryan.