No fluent native speakers left in  Yazidi community of Armenia -  Rustam Bakoyan

ArmInfo.The Yazidi community of Armenia faces serious challenges in preserving its language. Rustam Bakoyan, a member of parliament from the ruling :Civil Contract party", made this statement during a government hour on February 11, in his address to Minister of Education, Science,  Culture, and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan.

He noted that in a community of 30,000-40,000 Yazidis, only a couple  of people remain who speak their native language fluently. In this  regard, the parliamentarian emphasized the need to take appropriate  steps.  Bakoyan also noted that there is not a single dance or vocal  ensemble in the community to preserve Yazidi culture. Addressing the  Minister, he proposed discussing the problems related to preserving  national identity in a separate format.

Presenting the state programs implemented for the development of  national minorities in Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan pointed out that  the proposal was entirely appropriate. However, she emphasized that  the discussions must take place with the participation of the  community, as without their involvement, the existing issues cannot  be effectively resolved.