Chess traditions, Armenian smartphones, Byurakan observatory: Kiselyov’s coverage on Armenia

Russia’s “Vesti Nedeli” (News of the Week, Вести недели) news program made a comprehensive coverage on Armenia’s economic opportunities. Commenting on the archaeological discoveries in Armenia, the author of the report said it’s no coincidence that this ancient country is a technological and scientific center.

“The Byurakan Observatory is such a symbol for the Armenians like mount Ararat. Armenians are proud with the observatory’s achievements,” the reporter said, presenting the history and technological capacities of the observatory.

Touching upon separate historical episodes of Armenia, the reporter covers modern times, tells about the Armenian ArmPhone and ArmTab production. The reporter of the program also mentioned the chess traditions of Armenia. As to why Armenians love to play chess, Levon Aronian responded in the coverage.

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“Armenians like to play chess because there is justice in this game. During history Armenians suffered from injustice, through this game, there is the aspiration for restoring justice,” Aronian said. The coverage also featured a part from an earlier interview of President Sargsyan to famous reporter Dmitry Kiselyov.

The President talked about his dream, which is: for all Armenians of the world to unite in the Fatherland. The report also touched upon the possibilities of the TUMO center, and works of animator Davit Sahakyants.

Kiselyov told viewers of the report that the Valdai visiting session took place on March 11 in Yerevan, with numerous international experts arriving in Armenia.