18/10/2010 15:19
A. Abrahamyan: UAR fully established organization
In these days, the Union of Armenians of Russia marks the 10th anniversary of its establishment with a series of festive events in Armenia and Artsakh, President of UAR Ara Abrahamyan told reporters Monday.
According to him, UAR passed a long way and is now a fully established organization playing major role in Russia.
“Between 400 and 500 Armenian organizations functioned in 1999 in Russia. Most of these structures united into the Union of Armenians of Russia in 2000,” Abrahamyan said adding that UAR focuses on preservation of the Armenian language, belief and traditions.
Unlike many other Armenian organizations UAR cooperates with government.
Abrahamyan noted that the Union failed to unite Armenian businessmen of Russia.