It was hard to imagine two months ago: people were crossing and lighting candles in front of revolutionist communist Alexander Myasnikyan’s statue.
But when the number of people was increased, the policeman became nervous: “Put the flowers and leave to avoid of accumulations”, – chief of police of Arabkir community Valery Osipyan asked the people. “If there is a funeral or Memorial Day, people also gather”, – one of the participants said. “Sorry but that kind of memorials take place in cemeteries”, – Valery Osipyan said.
The gathered people didn’t close the traffic, so they were interested why they are not allowed to stop on terrace”, – a man was interested. Another man asked: “I came five minutes ago, how long can I stay here?” “You are making this a meeting, – the deputy chief of Arabkir police said, – you are saying anti-state things. You are discussing about the authorities, church, it is not allowed”.
Another participant, Anna Poghosyan, said: “Arrest me now, I have participated in all meetings, and I could be one of these victims, You don’t allow us to walk in the
The meeting lasted about 1, 5 and fortunately was over without any violence.