ArmInfo.The biggest contribution to the development of Armenian-Russian relations was made by my parents - my father is Armenian, my mother is Russian, and I can only help strengthen our bilateral relations in every way. Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Crimea - the Permanent Representative of Crimea under the President of Russia Leonid Muradov stated this on March 29 in Yerevan at the international scientific-practical conference "The Right of Nations to Self-Determination in Modern International Practice: Opportunities and Challenges".
At the same time, he stressed that the centuries-old Armenian-Russian relations are a fact, and what is happening in people's minds today is a substance that needs to be worked on. "Five years ago, Crimeans, including those of Armenian origin, contributed to the return of Crimea to their homeland. Many people's attitude to the Crimea issue revealed the true faces and intentions of many and became the so-called test of patriotism," Muradov expressed conviction, adding that today's dynamics The economic development of Crimea is impressive, especially against the background of the post-Soviet states suffering from Russophobia.
Before speaking at an international conference, Muradov in the foyer of the MSU EF also took part in the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition "The Power of the People's Will", dedicated to the 5th anniversary of the reunification of Crimea with Russia.
During the welcoming speech, the Permanent Representative under the President of Russia noted that the opening of a photo exhibition in Yerevan, timed to the 5th anniversary of the return of Crimea to the Motherland, is a historic and significant event. "Crimeans of Armenian origin also contributed to the return of Crimea to their historic homeland, one of the most prominent is Samvel (Armen) Mardoyan, who led one of the largest militia movements 5 years ago. Armenia and the Crimea are inseparably connected lands," Muradov summarized
Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin addressed the conference participants with a welcoming speech, which was read by Counselor of the Russian Embassy Pavel Kurochkin,. "Five years ago, the inhabitants of Crimea made a fateful decision to return to their homeland. A democratic referendum was held by the decision of the Crimean people. Today, we can state with confidence that Crimea is one of the most dynamically developing regions of Russia. Crimea is progressively developing in all areas of the economy, roads and bridges are being built, problems with electricity and water have been solved, construction of new schools and kindergartens has been planned, and problems associated with communication have been solved. Today in the Crimea, Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar languages are proclaimed state, and you can learn any one of your choice. Crimea is a place where many nationalities live in the world, including Armenians who contribute to the development of the peninsula. The dynamic development of the Crimea is a vivid testimony to the correctness of the decision made 5 years ago, "said Kopyrkin's message to the conference participants.
To note, the event was organized by the Armenian branch of the Friends of Crimea International Association, the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Yerevan, the Autonomous Institution of the Business and Cultural Center Crimea with the participation of the Branch of Moscow State University in Yerevan, the NGO Association of Regional Scientific and Educational Centers .