MONUMENTS DEDICATED TO VICTIMS OF GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR ARE OUR SANCTUARIES: ARMENIA’S PM

16:20, 25 March, 2015

YEREVAN, MARCH 25, ARMENPRESS. The Prime Minister of the Republic
of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan gave an interview to TASS and reflected
on how Armenia is getting ready to celebrate the 70th anniversary of
the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.

Among other things, Hovik Abrahamyan underscored: “May 9 – the Day
of Victory and Peace, is one of the holydays fixed in our republic’s
calendar. It is also a noteworthy date of the Armenian people’s
history, which is dear to each of us. The Armenians fought in the
heroic battle against fascism along with other peoples of the USSR
and made their worthy contribution to the Triumph.”

“There were 600 thousand Armenians fighting in the fronts of the
Great Patriotic War. Over 100 Armenians were awarded with the title
of the Hero of the Soviet Union for their courage. Brave pilot Nelson
Stepanyan (1913-1944) and Marshal of the USSR Hovhannes Baghramyan
(1897-1982) were awarded with that highest title for two times. 27
individuals became Full Cavaliers of the Oder of Glory,” Hovik
Abrahamyan concluded.

In addition, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Hovik
Abrahamyan noted that a committee for the 70th jubilee of the victory
against German fascism in Great Patriotic War has recently been
formed in Armenia. The Prime Minister chairs the aforesaid commission,
which is engaged in the development of the festive events.

(THE FULL VERSION OF THE INTERVIEW IS AVAILABLE IN ARMENIAN AND
RUSSIAN)

Interview by Tigran Liloyan (Yerevan, TASS)