The Armenian fine arts have suffered a heavy loss. People's Artist of Armenia, RA State prize winner, professor, honorable citizen of Yerevan Edward Isabekyan died at the age of 93. Edward Isabekyan was born in 1914 in Igdir town of Surmali District of Yerevan Province. After moving to Yerevan in 1918, he studied at the Yerevan technical school of Arts and Industry (currently School of Fine Arts after Terlemezyan). In 1935 he went to continue his studies in the Tbilisi Academy of Fine... more »
In connection with the death of People's Artist of the Armenian SSR Edward Isabekyan, an RA Vice-Prime Minister-headed government commission has been established by RA Vice-Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan's decision. The Commission informs that a eulogy for Edward Isabekyan will be held tomorrow, August 21, 2007, 18:00 p.m., at Saiat-Nova-5. Last farewell to the Painter will be bid on August, 22, in the Aram Khachatryan Big Hall of the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater... more »
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan sent a message of condolence in connection with the death of outstanding representative of modern Armenian painting art, People's Artist of Armenia Edward Isabekyan. In his message, the Prime Minister has expressed deep condolences to the family, friends and all admirers of his art on behalf of RA Government and himself.
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan sent a message of condolence to the family of Khachatryans. The message reads as follows: "With deep sorrow I learned of the death of outstanding representative of modern Armenian painting art, People's Artist of Armenia Rudolf Khachatryan. Wherever he lived and worked - in Moscow, London or elsewhere - he never gave up his association to Motherland and his ethnic roots by the strings of his soul. Filled up with great optimism and light, his... more »
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan sent a message of condolence to the family of Hovnanians in connection with the death of Zhirair Hovnanian. The message reads as follows: "With deep sorrow I learned of the death of Zhirair Havnanian. As the meritorious advocate of the philanthropic traditions of the well-known family of Hovnanians, endeavoring for the good of the Armenian nation, he made a valuable contribution to the cause of safeguarding the Armenian identity across the... more »
RA Minister of Territorial Administration, Vice-Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the delegation led by Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Chairman of the Organization of Physical Training Mohammad Aliabadi The delegation has arrived in Armenia to attend the opening ceremony for the Fourth Pan-Armenian Games. Welcoming the Vice-President of Iran, RA Vice-Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the current visit was an extra proof of the close ties of... more »
By RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan's decision, Tamara Gevorgyan has been released from the office of RA Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. Artem Asatryan has been appointed RA Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. In accordance with another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Samvel Khachatryan has been appointed RA Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs.
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan will be on leave from August 8 to August 25. He will spend his holidays abroad. In accordance with the RA Presidential Decree of July 18, 2007
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan received the delegation led by President of ALROSA CJSC Sergey Vybornov. The President of this key diamond- and gold-mining company, which started operations in our country as early as in 2002 under an intergovernmental agreement, familiarized the Prime Minister with ALROSAs future programs and the plans for its broader involvement in Armenia through sizeable investment and new projects considering the positive past record of cooperation with local... more »
Today RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan has left for Aragatsotni, Lori and Tavush marzes of Armenia on a 3-day working visit. The Prime Minister will have a sufficiently hectic schedule in all of these marzes. In Aragatsotni, Lori and Tavush marzes Serzh Sargsyan will familiarize himself with agricultural, gas installation and civil works, will meet with local population and heads of some communities, will visit Vanadazor Khimprom CJSC, will hold a meeting attended by the management and... more »
