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CHESS FLOURISHES IN ARMENIA AND DECLINES IN RUSSIA - KASPAROV
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April 19
TALLINN. - The 13th World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov presented his
'Chess in Schools' project in Tallinn, Estonia, on Wednesday. Kasparov
talked about the success of his new project, rus.delfi.ee reports.
"The interest towards chess grows everywhere in the world except in
Russia. No one needs intellect here. From the post-Soviet countries
interest towards chess has decreased in the Baltic States, it has grown
in Armenia as well. Last year chess was included in the mandatory
school program in Armenia, but as we know that Armenia's President
is also the Chairman of the Armenian Chess Federation.
Georgia has adopted the 'Kasparov Chess Foundation computer program'.
I wouldn't say that the situation is really bad in Russia but it cannot
be compared with previous years. Unfortunately, 'Chess in Schools'
project is developing outside the borders of Russia," Kasparov said.
news.am
April 19
TALLINN. - The 13th World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov presented his
'Chess in Schools' project in Tallinn, Estonia, on Wednesday. Kasparov
talked about the success of his new project, rus.delfi.ee reports.
"The interest towards chess grows everywhere in the world except in
Russia. No one needs intellect here. From the post-Soviet countries
interest towards chess has decreased in the Baltic States, it has grown
in Armenia as well. Last year chess was included in the mandatory
school program in Armenia, but as we know that Armenia's President
is also the Chairman of the Armenian Chess Federation.
Georgia has adopted the 'Kasparov Chess Foundation computer program'.
I wouldn't say that the situation is really bad in Russia but it cannot
be compared with previous years. Unfortunately, 'Chess in Schools'
project is developing outside the borders of Russia," Kasparov said.