Forecast: Armenia in a state allied with Russia is possible in theory  and in the long term

ArmInfo. Considering Armenia in a state allied with Russia today is possible only in theory and in a very distant future. A similar opinion was expressed to ArmInfo by  the Chief Researcher of the IMEMO RAS, President of the Scientific  Society of Caucasian Studies, D.I. n.  Alexander Krylov, commenting  on the constituent congress of the movement "Strong Armenia with  Russia.

 "At the same time, without a doubt, in my opinion, one can  only welcome such initiatives. Integration of the post-Soviet  countries is in the interests of all participants in this process. As  it seems to me, at the moment, considering this initiative, we can  talk about its focus on the future. And it can become a reality only  if it turns out to be attractive for the Armenian society, "he said.

Krylov determined the prospects for Armenia by the ability of the  leadership, political forces and Armenian society, in general, to  stabilize the internal political situation. And after that, work out  a strategy for the development of the Armenian statehood. Of course,  subject to its compliance with post-war realities.  According to him,  Moscow is undoubtedly interested in such stabilization.

In this light, the political scientist highlighted the interest and  desire of Yerevan in the search for both internal and external  sources of maintaining internal socio-economic stability. And in  fact, initiated by Moscow, the unblocking of transport  communications, in his opinion, is of fundamental importance in the  future development of Armenia and the entire region.

"At the same time, apparently, the Armenian society is not ready to  accept the results of the last war and perceives the ceasefire of  November 9 only as a temporary peaceful respite. Nevertheless,  despite the post- war drop in the rating of Prime Minister Pashinyan,  he, in general, managed to maintain support parts of the population.  Some see him as a national leader, and some see him as a lesser evil  in comparison with the available alternatives. Additional chances for  Pashinyan's political survival are added by the passive majority,  disappointed in both the government and the opposition. And, of  course, the fragmentation of the opposition itself, " concluded  Krylov.