Today, Aravot.am tried to calculate how much money was spent in Gyumri for getting prepared to RF President Vladimir Putin’s visit. It should be noted that this is kept silent almost everywhere, it seems it is a state secret. For example, the State Drama Theater of Gyumri after Vardan Achemyan had been reluctant to give a clear answer to this question, noting that the theater had also made its share in financing. Gyumri City Hall assures that they have nothing to do with funding, they even have no idea how much money is spent, and what resources were used for the work done. Yet, talking with well-informed specialist, we managed to know that 60-62 thousand square meters of asphalt was covered in Gyumri, one square meter costs 8.500 drams, on other word, it is roughly 527 million drams. Also, 127 new light poles were installed, of which two of them were installed on the way to the airport, they contain support post and each one costs 86 thousand drams. The remaining 125 poles, which do not have support posts, cost cheaper – 37.500 drams per piece. In short, a total of 4 million 859 thousand 500 drams was spent to add new lighting posts in the city. As to how much it cost to repair the Gyumri theater and the airport buildings, since relevant departments keep silent, it is not possible to publicize precise figures. Of course, we have repeatedly said that Gyumri residents are extremely happy that their city buried in dark and mud is illuminated, covered with asphalt, but it is equally offensive that this is done not for ordinary Gyumri residents, but in the honor of the high-ranking guest visiting the city.
Nune AREVSHATYAN
