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READINESS FOR EXPANDING THE RELATIONS WITH ARTSAKH
Nune Hairapetian
Azat Artsakh Daily
01 Nov 2010
Republic Of Nagorno Karabakh [NKR]
Young political scientist Senik Avanesian from Rostov-on-Don is a
native of Artsakh. His parents moved from native Haterk to Vardenis,
and then - to Yerevan. In 1992, the family moved to Russia and
settled in Rostov-on-Don. S. Avanesian graduated from the Rostov
State University; currently, he is a postgraduate student of the
University and is going to introduce his candidate's work. He is the
author of some scientific articles, which were published in different
periodicals and books. On the instruction of the RA General Consul to
the RF South Federal Region, Ararat Gomtsian, S. Avanesian visited
his homeland, met with different officials and representatives
of youth organizations for familiarizing in place with the current
situation in the Karabakh conflict settlement process, discussing the
possible options of using the Rostov-on-Don Armenians' potential here,
familiarizing with the mode of life in the homeland, and introducing
all this to the Artsakhians living now in Rostov-on-Don. Following
is the interview with Senik Avanesian: - What is the specific goal
of your visit to the homeland and why were you chosen for this? -
It is the dream of every Armenian, especially if he was born on
this land and has unforgettable recollections from his childhood,
to visit Karabakh, be happy with its current achievements, and share
its concerns. Armenians living in different parts of the world are
interested first in the future of Karabakh and joint activities and
strong relations are needed that the people living on this land
may achieve their final goal. Besides, science is an open system
and cooperation between young political scientists, sociologists
and economists living in Artsakh and outside it is needed for our
development. Today, the Armenian youth should do its utmost to be
useful for its homeland. I'm confident of it, and maybe considering
all this, they found me the proper person to send here. - And in what
conditions does the Armenian community of Rostov-on-Don live? Can
the community structures use the existing potential profitably? -
The Armenian settlements of the Don region were founded over two
centuries ago. Currently, there are 5 Armenian-populated villages
with about 20000 Armenians in the region. Armenians face no violence
here. It is excluded, as our nation occupies the second place (after
the Russians) on the population number in this RF region. The number
of Armenians considerably increased in the 1990s - due to the hard
economic conditions and the 1988 earthquake in Armenia. Though the
majority of local Armenians send their children to Russian school, the
basic communication means in all the Armenian families are different
Armenian dialects. Naturally, the children of these families master
willy-nilly their parents' language. The Armenian community of
Rostov-on-Don is an active and efficient structure, which considers
the intensification of its cooperation with Armenia and Artsakh the
basic direction of its activity. The Armenian community leadership
conducts great work to this end, organizing different meetings and
events with political figures, artists, representatives of the mass
media and science from Armenia and Artsakh. But, this isn't enough;
unfortunately, the majority of the young people living in Russia
have no true idea of the Artsakh Movement and are not sufficiently
informed of the conflict settlement process. These shortcomings can
also be removed by establishing direct contacts and mutual visits
between Karabakh and the Armenian communities of Russia. - Have
you outlined here any specific cooperation programs for the Rostov
Armenians? What meetings did you have in Stepanakert? - I had numerous
interesting meetings. I met with NKR NA Chairman Ashot Ghulian. He is
well-informed of the Rostov Armenians' potential and finds it possible
to expand and intensify the cooperation between Nagorno Karabakh and
Rostov-on-Don. Together with Rector of the Mesrop Mashtots University
Donara Gabrielian, we tried to elaborate a program of establishing
a common fund. The fund will allow increasing the awareness of
Karabakh and intensifying the relations between our Universities. The
Karabakh students and lecturers will be able to visit frequently
the Rostov educational establishments and the contrary. This idea
was also approved by NKR Minister of Education and Science Vladimir
Khachatrian. During the meeting with NKR Minister of Culture and Youth
Affairs Narine Aghabalian, the necessity of organizing cultural events
for educating the younger generation of Armenians living in the RF
in the Armenian spirit. It should be noted that Armenians have great
contribution to the political and economic spheres of the Rostov
region. Currently, there are many prominent Armenian businessmen
here wishing to start investment activities, particularly, in the
construction or any other sphere. In this context, NKR Minister of
Economic Development Karen Yesayan introduced his views and proposals
at our meeting. I'll make a speech on these meetings at the conference
dedicated to Nagorno Karabakh to be organized by the Armenian Consulate
to Rostov. I'm sure that specific programs and proposals will be
introduced by the business and scientific circles. - What are your
impressions and mood while leaving Artsakh? - I was 4 when we moved
to Russia. But, I remember our worries in 1991, my father spending
nights with his fellow villagers at the front lines. My family didn't
experience the hardships, which others did, as at the fate's decree,
we found ourselves far from the homeland. Today, maybe being late,
I have returned to my homeland to be somewhat useful to it. First,
I visited Haterk. The village is being restored, but thousands of
Haterk natives, living now outside it, have much to do here. I admired
the nature and my compatriots who frankly and fairly participated in
our conversations. The cosy image of the capital town of Stepanakert
also inspires optimism. I'm happy to be here, especially that I can
be useful to my native country.
From: A. Papazian
Nune Hairapetian
Azat Artsakh Daily
01 Nov 2010
Republic Of Nagorno Karabakh [NKR]
Young political scientist Senik Avanesian from Rostov-on-Don is a
native of Artsakh. His parents moved from native Haterk to Vardenis,
and then - to Yerevan. In 1992, the family moved to Russia and
settled in Rostov-on-Don. S. Avanesian graduated from the Rostov
State University; currently, he is a postgraduate student of the
University and is going to introduce his candidate's work. He is the
author of some scientific articles, which were published in different
periodicals and books. On the instruction of the RA General Consul to
the RF South Federal Region, Ararat Gomtsian, S. Avanesian visited
his homeland, met with different officials and representatives
of youth organizations for familiarizing in place with the current
situation in the Karabakh conflict settlement process, discussing the
possible options of using the Rostov-on-Don Armenians' potential here,
familiarizing with the mode of life in the homeland, and introducing
all this to the Artsakhians living now in Rostov-on-Don. Following
is the interview with Senik Avanesian: - What is the specific goal
of your visit to the homeland and why were you chosen for this? -
It is the dream of every Armenian, especially if he was born on
this land and has unforgettable recollections from his childhood,
to visit Karabakh, be happy with its current achievements, and share
its concerns. Armenians living in different parts of the world are
interested first in the future of Karabakh and joint activities and
strong relations are needed that the people living on this land
may achieve their final goal. Besides, science is an open system
and cooperation between young political scientists, sociologists
and economists living in Artsakh and outside it is needed for our
development. Today, the Armenian youth should do its utmost to be
useful for its homeland. I'm confident of it, and maybe considering
all this, they found me the proper person to send here. - And in what
conditions does the Armenian community of Rostov-on-Don live? Can
the community structures use the existing potential profitably? -
The Armenian settlements of the Don region were founded over two
centuries ago. Currently, there are 5 Armenian-populated villages
with about 20000 Armenians in the region. Armenians face no violence
here. It is excluded, as our nation occupies the second place (after
the Russians) on the population number in this RF region. The number
of Armenians considerably increased in the 1990s - due to the hard
economic conditions and the 1988 earthquake in Armenia. Though the
majority of local Armenians send their children to Russian school, the
basic communication means in all the Armenian families are different
Armenian dialects. Naturally, the children of these families master
willy-nilly their parents' language. The Armenian community of
Rostov-on-Don is an active and efficient structure, which considers
the intensification of its cooperation with Armenia and Artsakh the
basic direction of its activity. The Armenian community leadership
conducts great work to this end, organizing different meetings and
events with political figures, artists, representatives of the mass
media and science from Armenia and Artsakh. But, this isn't enough;
unfortunately, the majority of the young people living in Russia
have no true idea of the Artsakh Movement and are not sufficiently
informed of the conflict settlement process. These shortcomings can
also be removed by establishing direct contacts and mutual visits
between Karabakh and the Armenian communities of Russia. - Have
you outlined here any specific cooperation programs for the Rostov
Armenians? What meetings did you have in Stepanakert? - I had numerous
interesting meetings. I met with NKR NA Chairman Ashot Ghulian. He is
well-informed of the Rostov Armenians' potential and finds it possible
to expand and intensify the cooperation between Nagorno Karabakh and
Rostov-on-Don. Together with Rector of the Mesrop Mashtots University
Donara Gabrielian, we tried to elaborate a program of establishing
a common fund. The fund will allow increasing the awareness of
Karabakh and intensifying the relations between our Universities. The
Karabakh students and lecturers will be able to visit frequently
the Rostov educational establishments and the contrary. This idea
was also approved by NKR Minister of Education and Science Vladimir
Khachatrian. During the meeting with NKR Minister of Culture and Youth
Affairs Narine Aghabalian, the necessity of organizing cultural events
for educating the younger generation of Armenians living in the RF
in the Armenian spirit. It should be noted that Armenians have great
contribution to the political and economic spheres of the Rostov
region. Currently, there are many prominent Armenian businessmen
here wishing to start investment activities, particularly, in the
construction or any other sphere. In this context, NKR Minister of
Economic Development Karen Yesayan introduced his views and proposals
at our meeting. I'll make a speech on these meetings at the conference
dedicated to Nagorno Karabakh to be organized by the Armenian Consulate
to Rostov. I'm sure that specific programs and proposals will be
introduced by the business and scientific circles. - What are your
impressions and mood while leaving Artsakh? - I was 4 when we moved
to Russia. But, I remember our worries in 1991, my father spending
nights with his fellow villagers at the front lines. My family didn't
experience the hardships, which others did, as at the fate's decree,
we found ourselves far from the homeland. Today, maybe being late,
I have returned to my homeland to be somewhat useful to it. First,
I visited Haterk. The village is being restored, but thousands of
Haterk natives, living now outside it, have much to do here. I admired
the nature and my compatriots who frankly and fairly participated in
our conversations. The cosy image of the capital town of Stepanakert
also inspires optimism. I'm happy to be here, especially that I can
be useful to my native country.
From: A. Papazian