President Sarkissian visited cultural centers of Syunik

In the framework of his working visit to Syunik, President Armen Sarkissian visited the cultural centers of the marz.

In Goris, President Sarkissian visited the Home-Museum of the famous Armenian author Aksel Bakunts. At the courtyard of the museum, the pupils of the Charles Aznavour musical school of Goris welcomed the President.

Accompanied by the Director of the Home-Museum Mr. Vartan Sargsyan, the President familiarized with the conditions and exhibits of the museum and conversed with the staff. President Sarkissian was informed on the performed and forthcoming events dedicated to the jubilee of Aksel Bakunts. This year celebrates his 120th birth anniversary.

Afterwards, the President walked in the town. He visited the town square where the monument authored by the architects Rafael Israelian, his father, Vartan Sarkissian, and sculptor Ara Harutyunian was installed. It was mounted in Soviet times in the memory of the fallen soldiers. With the Mayor of Goris Mr. Arush Arushanian, President Sarkissian discussed the options for the restoration of the monument. The mayor informed President Sarkissian on the programs for the reconstruction of the square and other projects to be implemented in the town.