ArmInfo.On the initiative of the Border Department of the Federal Security Service of Russia in the Republic of Armenia, on March 15, 2019, the Green Border action started. The press service of the Border Department of the Federal Security Service of Russia in the Republic of Armenia reports.
"Within the framework of this event, more than 2.000 young trees will be planted along the state border by employees of the Frontier Department," the report says.
The "Green Border" action got its start in the Artashat border detachment, at the place of the death of the Hero of the Soviet Union Alexander Koryakov. The solemn event was attended by: the governor of the Ararat region, the commander of the Armenian-Russian United grouping of troops (forces), representatives of law enforcement agencies and residents of border settlements.
The guests of the event visited the frontier post, where served A. Koryakov, and then took part in planting trees, thereby beginning the "green" marathon on the border.