No to revanchism! Armenia and  homeland should be limited to   internationally recognized borders of  RA:  what does the concept of  aesthetics of "Real Armenia" entail?

ArmInfo.  "The ideology of war has influenced  Armenian society not only shaping a simplified perception of the countries in the region, but also affecting how  they view their own country and society. This is because war also  requires such a self-image that reconciles with war, shows its  inevitability and describes war as the only possible form of  coexistence." These thoughts and ideas belong to the Ministry of  Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MOESCS, which are set out in  a concept with a difficult to translate title. The draft resolution  "On approval of the concept "On support for the location of the  aesthetics of Real Armenia" (verbatim) was submitted for public  discussion on the e- draft platform on September 12 and by midday on  September 16 it was supported by 82% of respondents.

As stated in the explanation to the document, the further development  of the Republic of Armenia and the strengthening of statehood should  also be based on the aesthetic forms of expression and manifestation  of the content of the RA. The principles and standards of these  aesthetic forms are important  for representing the state at  international and foreign venues,  particularly, the pavilions of the  Republic of Armenia at various international exhibitions and venues,  during the ceremonial presentation of the state in various  environments. They are also important for organizing public life in a  way that fosters a  sense of statehood among citizens.

Why?

The brief description of the project states that the main approach of  true Armenian aesthetics can be formulated as follows: a look inward,  which helps to effectively relate to the outside.

"The development of the statehood of the Republic of Armenia implies  not only the development of legal, legislative and economic  components, but also the encouragement and support of aesthetic forms  that contribute to the development of the statehood of the Republic  of Armenia, which complement and strengthen other components of state  and public life, strengthen civic consciousness, a sense of belonging  to the state and the aesthetic presence of the Republic of Armenia in  public life. Moreover, the definition of the principles and standards  of these aesthetic forms is also necessary from the point of view of  awareness of one's own country, first of all, awareness of one's  present," the authors of the initiative noted.

It is noted that the  localization  and further support of the  aesthetics of Real Armenia can only occur when the Real Armenia is  clear and unambiguous as a political, legal, economic, social,  cultural, spiritual and psychological space.

"The political and legal territory of the real Armenia is declared,  proclaimed and recognized as the territory enclosed by the  internationally recognized borders of the Republic of Armenia," the  MESCS emphasizes.

The real economic scope of  Armenia is measurable by the current  economic situation of the country, the international economic systems  and networks into which the country is integrated or will be  integrated in the future, and in that sense, the working environment  becomes visible.  What ideas, according to the MESCS, should underlie  the aesthetics of "Real Armenia".

Those ideas that contribute to the development of the Republic of  Armenia, the realization of state interests and the  dignified, safe  and prosperous life for a person in the state.

A more detailed answer involves building the aesthetics of "Real  Armenia" around the following main ideas:  - Peace - Identification  of Homeland and the state through patriotism and or recognition of  one's country - Justice, freedom, prosperity, security both at the  individual, public, and state levels - Public responsibility,  initiative and participation - Absence of closed or taboo topics in  public discourse, art and culture; Creation of an environment and  opportunities for dialogue on all issues - Continuous (self)education  and creative work The environmentalization of  aesthetics,  which  should provide an opportunity to materialize the aesthetics of Real  Armenia at the level of public coexistence, while the logic s that it  should be expressed not only on stages and in works of art, but also  in the urban environment.

State policy should be aimed at emphasizing these ideas, highlighting  them through various aesthetic forms and their dissemination," the  document says.

For example, as noted, the adoption of the idea of peace as a  cornerstone value of Real Armenia implies the need to ensure the  implementation of this idea in the subsequent chain, in various  artistic forms and various cultural events, scientific, educational  research and urban content. In all these environments, the emphasis  is currently on war, revenge, and militarization. State-funded  programs should exclude the propaganda of war and revenge, and be  aimed at forming and encouraging an environment of coexistence in the  region.  Moreover, for peace to acquire real content, it must be  based on knowledge of the region, true and honest knowledge of one's  own history and critical thinking.

".For years, the policy of war has created an information and  knowledge vacuum regarding the present of the region, replacing it  mainly with information interpreted from a historical and specific  position. In this case, it is necessary to show the complexity and  multiple layers of the situation, to make the region visible, also  with its common interests, including economic ones, which can clearly  encourage thought and feeling in that direction. The peace discourse  should include support programs for joint initiatives: joint film  production, festivals, any other format where there is an opportunity  for human contact, an opportunity to listen to and understand the  other's point of view,"  the Ministry is convinced.

As a result of  adopting this project, the MESCS believes,  aesthetically sound principles and standards will be established that  contribute to the development of the statehood of the Republic of  Armenia, allowing for additional stimulation and support of content  in this direction through various instruments of state policy.