Russia`s Ambassador to Armenia visits Gegharkunik region

ArmInfo.Ambassador of Russia to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin paid a working visit to Gegharkunik  region.

As part of his trip to Gavar, Kopyrkin met with the Deputy Governor  of the Gegharkunik Region Vahan Zaroyan.

The main directions of Russian-Armenian humanitarian and regional  cooperation were discussed at the meeting. In particular, interaction  in the field of education and communication between the Gegharkunik  region and the regions of Russia.

"This year Armenia is presiding over the EAEU, and we positively  assess its contribution to the Union and the development of the  single market," Sergei Kopyrkin noted.

The interlocutors also touched upon the problems of refugees from  Nagorno-Karabakh and the assistance provided by the Russian side.

Vahan Zaroyan noted that 6 thousand 800 people from Nagorno-Karabakh  arrived in the region. The government will soon begin construction of  a residential complex for them. He thanked the Russian diplomatic  mission for cooperation and highly appreciated all the programs being  implemented.

Kopyrkin also visited the Russian language and culture centers opened  in Gavar.

"The center is working successfully. This is a place that attracts  children. It is interesting for them here. I am sure that this will  be educational for them. What they do here is very important from the  point of view of education, upbringing, broadening their horizons.  This is what strengthens our relationship," said the diplomat.

The MIR Foundation (International Institute for the Development of  Communications) in collaboration with the Russian National Research  Institute of Communication the Development (NRICD), has established a  unique space for children in the region, to study the Russian  language, culture and history of Armenian-Russian friendship. The  center is a cultural and educational project established by the joint  efforts of the Armenian and Russian sides.

In May last year, free MIR centers for studying Russian language and  culture were opened in the cities of Sevan, Gavar and Areni, where  children aged 6-17 years have the opportunity not only to learn  Russian, but also to get acquainted with the history and culture of  Russia, to immerse into the history of friendship between two  countries: Russia and Armenia, master the basics of modern  professions. The centers are equipped with modern equipment and an  extensive library containing literature by Russian, Armenian and  foreign authors in Russian. Experienced teachers organize holidays,  excursions, readings, Olympiads, meetings with famous representatives  of various professions from Russia and Armenia.