ArmInfo.The opening of the branch of the Russian Center of Science and Culture (RCSC) in Gyumri was an extremely important step in strengthening the cultural and humanitarian relations between Armenia and Russia. An official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said at a weekly briefing.
"The opening of the Russian center took place in compliance with the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the decisions of the 17th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Armenia.The solemn event was one of the key events of 2017 for our bilateral relations and, of course, directly for Armenia, as it was reflected in the speeches of representatives of the state, "Zakharova said. At that, she reminded that the opening of the branch took place on December 20 in a solemn atmosphere together with the Deputy Head of the Federal Agency Russian Cooperation A. Frolov and the Governor of the Shirak region A. Khachatryan.