On the 70th anniversary of foundation of the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture, the rectors from the Universities of Physical Culture and the best sport specialists from 20 countries around the world being in Yerevan visited Tsitsernakaberd (Genocide Memorial) and paid tribute to the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. Professor of the State Institute of Physical Culture, also former NA MP, also Deputy of “Heritage” party, Armen Martirosyan said, “This year, the whole nation is marking the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. And since our Institute celebrating its 70 years of foundation hosts an international scientific conference “Sports for All”, we shared our ideas and thoughts associated with our pain and this page of our history with our guests arrived all over the world.”
Flora Volochinsky, arrived from the city of Santa Monica, California, is aware of what has happened to the Armenian people in 1915. “My husband writes about the histories of different nations. We also have a lot of Armenian friends and neighbors. I’m very impressed visiting the Genocide Memorial and I have a great respect to those who honor the innocent victims by the memorial”, said she to Aravot.am.
Ashot HAKOBYAN
