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22 Mar 2005
Moscow, March 22, 2005 (RIA Novosti)
Vladimir Putin and Robert Kocharyan have exchanged messages for the opening of the Year of the Russian Federation in Armenia, the Kremlin press service reported Monday.
“Russia invariably attaches great importance to the consistent strengthening of friendly relations with Armenia, its reliable ally and strategic partner. I am convinced that the holding of the Year of Russia will contribute to the further rapprochement of the two countries, and to the development of friendship and direct dialogue between our peoples," Putin wrote in part.
"Events on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Great Victory will occupy a special place in this significant festival. This is a tribute of respect to the exploit and courage of all those who were side by side fighting against fascism," he wrote. Armenian President Robert Kocharyan's message expressed similar respect.
"The decision to announce 2005 as the Year of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Armenia opens broad possibilities for the further expansion of Armenian-Russian contacts. This initiative will undoubtedly contribute to the full implementation of the political, economic and cultural potential of cooperation between our fraternal peoples. I would like to express confidence that the holding of the Year of Russia in Armenia will make it possible to add new ideas and projects to the agenda of Armenian-Russian cooperation," Kocharyan wrote.
"The Armenians love Russian art and are waiting impatiently for meetings with representatives of Russian culture. Contacts between representatives of science, education and business communities of our countries, as well as contacts at the regional level could also be of great practical importance.
"It is symbolic that the Year of Russia in Armenia has coincided with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Victory over fascism. This heroic page of our common history has tied the fates of our peoples and brought them closer together," Kocharyan wrote.
13 Mar 2005
March 13, 2005, www.armeniaforeignministry.com, Yerevan
The Great Beauty Festival, "Miss Europe 2005", took place in Paris on March 12, 2005
"Miss Europe" is one of the most reputable beauty contests in the world. During previous competitions Armenian beauties had managed to place in the top fifteen, but this year "Miss Armenia" national agency expected Lusine Tovmasyan, the 18-year-old winner of "Miss Armenia 2003", to be in the top five. Lusine did place in the top five, placing a remarkable second in the contest, first place going to Miss Germany.
Lusine is the most recent Miss Armenia winner, as the contest has not taken place since 2003, and she has also worked as a model in the fashion industry for the past two years.
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