President Armen Sarkissian visited the Chalet Gyumri center

President Armen Sarkissian in Gyumri visited the Chalet Gyumri center of the Shirak Center non-governmental organization.

It is a unique compound built with the stones from the structures damaged during the 1988 earthquake, polished stones of more than 150 years, wood of Sarighamish, bonded together by the metalwork of old blacksmiths.

The President toured the center and familiarized with the history of Chalet Gyumri. Pictures on the walls present the history of the old Gyumri. Unique photographs, books and various article tell the visitors about the past of the city.

The Shirak Center non-governmental organizations, according to its director Vahan Toumassian, implements different social programs for the children who live in the small houses. Armen Sarkissian met and conversed with the children residing in the small houses, gave them presents and invited to the Presidential Palace to participate at the New Year festivities.