07/12/2010 10:24
Armenia commemorates Spitak earthquake victims
A destructive earthquake hit Armenia on December 7, 1988. Over 25,000 were killed in the earthquake.
Spitak earthquake embraced nearly 40 percent Armenia’s territory with nearly 1m population. The earthquake lasting 30 seconds razed to the ground Spitak, ruined Gyumri, Vanadzor, Stepanavan…
The whole world shared the pain of the Armenian people. Countries from all over the world extended a helping hand to Armenia.
22 years have passed since the earthquake…
Today Armenia will hold a series of events to commemorate the 22th anniversary of the earthquake. In particular, the National Service of Seismic Protection of Armenia will hold trainings at Yerevan school N 137 and a contest at school N 170.