ArmInfo. Leader of the rock band System of a Down Serzh Tankian and leader of the "Make a step" movement, oppositionist MP Nikol Pashinyan arrived in the Republic Square, where thousands of demonstrators were waiting for them.
The way from the capital airport to the square took about two hours, since the townspeople almost at every intersection stopped the carton with Tankian and Pashinyan, offering them a drink of "brandy" for the victory.
Tankian during his speech in the Republic Square said that he missed Armenia and the Armenian people. "I am very excited, but very happy. I hold the floor in front of you on behalf of the entire Diaspora. I want to thank you for the victory, that through peaceful rallies you were able to create a Motherland, to which we are proud. Now all over the world you are cited as a successful example of carrying out peaceful revolutions - you have achieved the goal by word, song and dance. The world knew us about the Armenian Genocide, earthquake and war, but you, by your movement, raised the authority of the entire Armenian people. The idea of this revolution is opposition, and the heart is love. The power of love allowed to defeat all negative forces in the country, and unity helped to achieve the goal, "Tankian said.
At the same time, the rock musician added that for many years the Armenian people also dreamed of this victory, and is proud to be on the Republic Square today.
At the same time, he noticed that he came to bow before the Armenian people and give support. "I want to congratulate Nikol and the rest of the organizers for the fact that they were able to organize and ensure the peaceful course of the rallies. But we need to understand that we have a lot to do. Through reforms, to achieve the prosperity of our country, " Tankian said.
And he finished his speech with the words from the song "Bari Aragil" (Kind Stork).