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TIGRAN SARGSYAN ATTENDED JUBILEE EVENTS
gov.am
March 1 2010
Armenia
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today
the jubilee events dedicated to the hundredth birth anniversary of
outstanding Armenian chess figure Henrik Gasparyan.
The head of government took part in the unveiling of a memorial plaque
to Henrik Gasparyan, followed by homage paid to Henrik Gasparyan and
9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan.
During a gala event dedicated to the hundredth anniversary of Henrik
Gasparyan, the Prime Minister stated in part: "This is a great
day for those Armenians who are fond of chess. We are marking the
hundredth birth anniversary of outstanding Armenian chess figure
Henrik Gasparyan. Anyone familiar with chess is well aware of his
important legacy and valuable contribution to the development of
this game both at home and abroad." According to the Prime Minister,
Mr. Gasparyan's exercises and manuals have provided a guideline to
many talented chess players worldwide.
Tigran Sargsyan emphasized the need for propagating chess in our
country and keeping up the fame of the Armenian chess school. In
conclusion, together with the hosts and other honorary guests of
the event, the Prime Minister handed in prizes to the winners of the
first nationwide chess sketch and exercise contest.
gov.am
March 1 2010
Armenia
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today
the jubilee events dedicated to the hundredth birth anniversary of
outstanding Armenian chess figure Henrik Gasparyan.
The head of government took part in the unveiling of a memorial plaque
to Henrik Gasparyan, followed by homage paid to Henrik Gasparyan and
9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan.
During a gala event dedicated to the hundredth anniversary of Henrik
Gasparyan, the Prime Minister stated in part: "This is a great
day for those Armenians who are fond of chess. We are marking the
hundredth birth anniversary of outstanding Armenian chess figure
Henrik Gasparyan. Anyone familiar with chess is well aware of his
important legacy and valuable contribution to the development of
this game both at home and abroad." According to the Prime Minister,
Mr. Gasparyan's exercises and manuals have provided a guideline to
many talented chess players worldwide.
Tigran Sargsyan emphasized the need for propagating chess in our
country and keeping up the fame of the Armenian chess school. In
conclusion, together with the hosts and other honorary guests of
the event, the Prime Minister handed in prizes to the winners of the
first nationwide chess sketch and exercise contest.