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PARTICIPANTS OF ARMENIAN-RUSSIAN JOINT EXPEDITION REVEAL HUGE TOURISM POTENTIAL OF ARMENIA
ARMENPRESS
3 October, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 3, ARMENPRESS: The initiator-organizers of the
first Armenian-Russian joint tourism campaign, held in Armenia,
were hosted by the General Consul of the Russian Federation to
Gyumri Vasili Korchmar on October 2. According to Armenpress,
Korchmar highly evaluated the initiative of the campaign to foster
the tourism development in Armenia and especially emphasized the
tourism attractiveness of the town of Gyumri. "Your mission is:
coming to Armenia bring your friends and tourists to the country",
- stated the General Consul of Russia.
The participants of the campaign, accompanied by the General Consul
of the Russian Federation and the Russian Border Detachment Command,
visited the Honor Hill Memorial of Gyumri, paying tribute to the
Russian and Armenian soldiers, who died for the fatherland. The
participants of the campaign were received on the highest level by the
Russian Border Detachment Commander in Gyumri the Colonel Yuri Aysin,
serving dinner in their honor.
The Vice Rector of the Russian International Academy for Tourism Yuri
Lagusev expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and highlighted
the long-term Russian friendship. "In Armenia we feel at home", - said
the Vice Rector. He stated that the Armenian hospitality and directness
are one of the most important pledges for the tourism development.
The guests visited as well the 4th century Yereruyk Temple and watched
the ruins of Ani. The participants of the campaign day by day reveal
the huge potential of the tourism of Armenia and the indescribable
beauty of the nature.
In the framework of the third day of the tourism campaign the
participants visited the Sardarapat Memorial, got acquainted with
the samples of the museum and tasted the tandoori Armenian lavash in
intimate environment, enjoying the color of the village environment.
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic Armenia
and the Embassy of the Russian Federation to Armenia the first joint
scientific and tourism campaign has been held from September 30 to
October 9, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of establishment of the
Armenian-Russian diplomatic relations.
The campaign, which is attended by the Russian International Academy
for Tourism and Armenian Tourism Institute, was launched from the
city of Yerevan and involves the cities of Gyumri, Dilijan, Sevan,
Goris, Kapan, Meghri, Oshakan and Etchmiadzin.
One of the key aims of the campaign is the development of the young
tourism, as well as the strengthening and deepening of the friendly
relations between Russia and Armenia. It aims as well at revealing new
tourism resources, fostering of the formation of a new competitive
"tourism outcome" and proper presentation of Armenia in the Russian
tourism market.
From: Baghdasarian
ARMENPRESS
3 October, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 3, ARMENPRESS: The initiator-organizers of the
first Armenian-Russian joint tourism campaign, held in Armenia,
were hosted by the General Consul of the Russian Federation to
Gyumri Vasili Korchmar on October 2. According to Armenpress,
Korchmar highly evaluated the initiative of the campaign to foster
the tourism development in Armenia and especially emphasized the
tourism attractiveness of the town of Gyumri. "Your mission is:
coming to Armenia bring your friends and tourists to the country",
- stated the General Consul of Russia.
The participants of the campaign, accompanied by the General Consul
of the Russian Federation and the Russian Border Detachment Command,
visited the Honor Hill Memorial of Gyumri, paying tribute to the
Russian and Armenian soldiers, who died for the fatherland. The
participants of the campaign were received on the highest level by the
Russian Border Detachment Commander in Gyumri the Colonel Yuri Aysin,
serving dinner in their honor.
The Vice Rector of the Russian International Academy for Tourism Yuri
Lagusev expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and highlighted
the long-term Russian friendship. "In Armenia we feel at home", - said
the Vice Rector. He stated that the Armenian hospitality and directness
are one of the most important pledges for the tourism development.
The guests visited as well the 4th century Yereruyk Temple and watched
the ruins of Ani. The participants of the campaign day by day reveal
the huge potential of the tourism of Armenia and the indescribable
beauty of the nature.
In the framework of the third day of the tourism campaign the
participants visited the Sardarapat Memorial, got acquainted with
the samples of the museum and tasted the tandoori Armenian lavash in
intimate environment, enjoying the color of the village environment.
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic Armenia
and the Embassy of the Russian Federation to Armenia the first joint
scientific and tourism campaign has been held from September 30 to
October 9, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of establishment of the
Armenian-Russian diplomatic relations.
The campaign, which is attended by the Russian International Academy
for Tourism and Armenian Tourism Institute, was launched from the
city of Yerevan and involves the cities of Gyumri, Dilijan, Sevan,
Goris, Kapan, Meghri, Oshakan and Etchmiadzin.
One of the key aims of the campaign is the development of the young
tourism, as well as the strengthening and deepening of the friendly
relations between Russia and Armenia. It aims as well at revealing new
tourism resources, fostering of the formation of a new competitive
"tourism outcome" and proper presentation of Armenia in the Russian
tourism market.
From: Baghdasarian