I was deeply shocked by the tragic news of the untimely demise of FIDE Woman International Master Arianne Kaoili, the spouse of two-time World Cup Winner, GM Levon Aronian. The famous chess player, the spouse of GM Levon Aronian was beloved and appreciated by the Armenian people. She was a good friend of Armenia, the author of many inspiring initiatives aimed at developing our country. Arianne Caoili’s passing away is a heavy loss for all of us, and her memory will remain bright in...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a condolence message on the demise of French politician Patrick Devedjian. The message reads, in part: “With deep sorrow, I learned about the demise of French politician, President of the Department of Haut-de-Seine, our compatriot Patrick Devedjian. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian people and on my own behalf, I express deep condolences to friendly French people on the demise of a prominent...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a letter of condolences on the demise of famous Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki. The message reads, in part: “I was deeply grieved to learn about the demise of famous Polish composer and pioneer of musical art Krzysztof Penderecky. He was one of the most prominent classical art figures in the 20th century and in the first two decades of our century. Penderecki's works are known all over the world, they are performed by famous...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a condolence message over the passing of Armenian medieval architecture expert Samvel Karapetyan. The message reads: “I was deeply grieved to learn of the untimely demise of renowned Armenian historian, expert of medieval architecture, Chairman of the Yerevan Office of the Armenian Architecture Research Foundation Samvel Karapetyan. Samvel Karapetyan explored and cataloged thousands of exhibits of Armenian architecture located in...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a condolence message to German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the tragic incident in Hanau. The message runs as follows: “Honorable Mrs. Merkel, I was deeply grieved to learn about the tragedy in Hanau town. On behalf of the Armenian people and myself, I offer our sincere condolences and sympathy to you and to the friendly people of Germany. I wish fortitude and endurance to the families and friends of the victims, and a...
With deep sorrow, I learned of the passing of RA People’s Artist, conductor, Professor Yuri Davtyan. Yuri Davtyan stood out as a highly professional and unique personality in the constellation of the Armenian Opera Theater’s greatest conductors; he conducted several prestigious orchestras, contributing thereby to the development of musical art in Armenia. I extend deep condolences to Yuri Davtyan’s family, friends and colleagues.
