Armenian citizen’s son to be US Ambassador to Russia
Jon Huntsman Jr. has accepted US President Donald Trump’s offer to be Ambassador to Russia, New York Times reported. Huntsman Jr. was the US ambassador to China in 2009- 2011.
His father, Jon Huntsman Sr., is famous for his proArmenian activity. He significantly assisted Armenia after the 1988 earthquake in Spitak.
He and his family members visited Armenia 46 times during these 25 years.
Within the framework of charity programs, he provided at least 50 million USD to Armenia for the construction of hospitals and schools.
Many students studied in the University of Utah thanks to the scholarships provided by him. Jon Huntsman Sr. was granted Armenia’s citizenship and was awarded with two Honorary Medals.
