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PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE IN ARMENIA -2
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
July 15 2014
15 July 2014 - 9:58am
By Susanna Petrosyan, Yerevan. Exclusively for Vestnik Kavkaza
Development of Armenian-Russian cultural and educational cooperation
has many problems. The international high school educational program
in Armenia has a quota for operation of four Russian, one English,
one French and other schools. However, local observers are surprised
that Russia has not made use of its quota, unlike other countries.
Staging of the Spartacus ballet by Russian ballet master Yuri
Grigorovich has become the only Armenian-Russian cultural project in
the last 23 years of independence. No one in Russia or Armenia has
ever thought about new projects to stage ballet or opera performances.
Russian TV companies broadcast reports about staging of the Yevgeny
Onegin opera in Boston. But few people wonder why such an opera
could not be staged in Yerevan. Art is a sector where Russia is one
of the world's leaders. Prosperous Armenians living in Russia could
offer assistance. On the one hand, realization of such projects would
benefit the historical homeland, on the other hand, it is undeniably
beneficial for Russia too.
Russia could help the Stanislavsky Russian Theater in Yerevan. On
the other hand, visits of Russian theaters to Armenia have become rare.
Yet, in Soviet times, Moscow theaters were making long performances.
And plays for high-ranking officials were also open to ordinary
people. Armenia and Russia are doing great in developing showbusiness
today, but that is not enough.
Ever since Armenia became independent in education and culture, it has
encountered new active players. France, for example, offers donations
to Armenian theaters that stage plays by French authors. American and
English musicals can be seen children's music schools and the Center
for Preservation of Young Voices. Free lessons in the English language
are available all over the country. The British embassy helps English
teachers visit London for training. Why would Russia not do the same?
Despite the programs realized by the U.S., the UK, France and other
countries, Russian remains the most popular language. According to
the census in 2011, only 3.61% of the population spoke English. This
means that proper and consistent work would create good prospects
for development of the Russian language in Armenia.
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/analysis/society/57684.html
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
July 15 2014
15 July 2014 - 9:58am
By Susanna Petrosyan, Yerevan. Exclusively for Vestnik Kavkaza
Development of Armenian-Russian cultural and educational cooperation
has many problems. The international high school educational program
in Armenia has a quota for operation of four Russian, one English,
one French and other schools. However, local observers are surprised
that Russia has not made use of its quota, unlike other countries.
Staging of the Spartacus ballet by Russian ballet master Yuri
Grigorovich has become the only Armenian-Russian cultural project in
the last 23 years of independence. No one in Russia or Armenia has
ever thought about new projects to stage ballet or opera performances.
Russian TV companies broadcast reports about staging of the Yevgeny
Onegin opera in Boston. But few people wonder why such an opera
could not be staged in Yerevan. Art is a sector where Russia is one
of the world's leaders. Prosperous Armenians living in Russia could
offer assistance. On the one hand, realization of such projects would
benefit the historical homeland, on the other hand, it is undeniably
beneficial for Russia too.
Russia could help the Stanislavsky Russian Theater in Yerevan. On
the other hand, visits of Russian theaters to Armenia have become rare.
Yet, in Soviet times, Moscow theaters were making long performances.
And plays for high-ranking officials were also open to ordinary
people. Armenia and Russia are doing great in developing showbusiness
today, but that is not enough.
Ever since Armenia became independent in education and culture, it has
encountered new active players. France, for example, offers donations
to Armenian theaters that stage plays by French authors. American and
English musicals can be seen children's music schools and the Center
for Preservation of Young Voices. Free lessons in the English language
are available all over the country. The British embassy helps English
teachers visit London for training. Why would Russia not do the same?
Despite the programs realized by the U.S., the UK, France and other
countries, Russian remains the most popular language. According to
the census in 2011, only 3.61% of the population spoke English. This
means that proper and consistent work would create good prospects
for development of the Russian language in Armenia.
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/analysis/society/57684.html