ArmInfo. Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Vahram Dumanyan complained about the modest funding of the education sector. Dumanyan stated this during the hearings in the parliament on the topic "Science as a pillar of security and development."
The minister stressed that with such a modest budget, one should not expect miracles in the development of education. "The Soviet Union had very serious funding for this area, which led to the development of education in the country. Moreover, in the USSR there was free education, and the state compensated for all expenses. Now we cannot afford free education, although all universities have free places. There are several universities left in the country, which is not normal. This is unacceptable, the situation should be stabilized, "Dumanyan noted.
He also lamented that many students with very good inclinations do not strive to engage in scientific work after graduation because of low salaries, which is very sad. Despite the fact that there are very motivated young people.
<The security of a country begins with education. If we understand this and begin to take steps to solve all existing problems, we will be safe both physically and militarily, "concluded Dumanyan.