What do we know about Raffi Hovhannisyan’s Moscow visit? If we put aside all kinds of assumptions and commentaries, we can say that the most reliable source is Raffi Hovhannisyan himself and his inner circle. The Heritage Party leader informed about his leaving for Moscow at the April 9 rally, stating that he was ready to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin “to bring back the Armenian people’s victory.” “Mr. Putin, you will get back on the right path, you will come to this square and will welcome these people,” Raffi Hovhannisyan said in Freedom Square. Yesterday, however, famous figures of his party – Armen Martirosyan and Stepan Safaryan – made statements contradicting each other; the former stated that the former candidate for president had gone on a “private visit” to Moscow, the latter stated the opposite that the former candidate for president had left for the capital of the Russian Federation at an invitation of that country’s official circles. The contradiction of these two politicians’ commentaries shows once again that when he goes on hunger strike, as well as organizes rallies and marches and goes abroad, Raffi Hovhannisyan makes decisions on his own, not discussing them with anyone and not informing anyone about his plans and intentions.
Certainly, the most acceptable explanation is the one given by Armen Martirosyan; the man has left for Moscow for personal reasons, there is no subject of public discussion here. However, even in this case, one should have officially informed the public about that visit after the “swearing-in” and declaration of “new Armenia” on April 9 to avoid rumors and backbiting.
All the other versions are less understandable. What does it mean, for example, “to bring back the Armenian people’s victory” by visiting Putin? Should Putin who, by the way, was in Ulan-Ude yesterday assert in writing that he was wrong and the real president of Armenia is Raffi Hovhannisyan? Or will he state that orally in Freedom Square today? Isn’t it time to give up on vague and poetic formulations, figurative and symbolic meanings and speak a plainer and more understandable language?
When something is said orally, particularly from the platform, under the influence of emotions, it may seem beautiful and even quite logical. But when the same text is recorded, analyzed and committed to paper, the impression may change. You try it too!
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ARAM ABRAHAMYAN
