Lessons of past extremely important now - Sergey Kopyrkin

ArmInfo. In our difficult times,  it is especially important to remember the lessons of the past. This  was stated by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the  Russian Federation to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin on August 16 during a  ceremonial event at the monument to the Heroes of Oshakan. 

"Every year at this time we gather here to honor the memory of the  Russian soldiers and Armenian militiamen who defended the main shrine  - the Mother See of Etchmiadzin," the ambassador said. He emphasized  that in our difficult times, it is especially important to remember  the lessons of the past. 

"Our fraternal peoples are connected by centuries-old cultural and  civilizational ties and spiritual closeness.  This fact will not be  canceled by any attempts to rewrite history. Despite the fact that  the paragraph about the Battle of Oshakan was removed from the new  Armenian history textbook for the 8th grade, you and I will always  remember and honor the heroes of those memorable days. Without this,  we are unlikely to be able to successfully confront the challenges  that Russia and Armenia face today," the Russian diplomat emphasized.

He emphasized that August 17, 1827 is forever inscribed in the heroic  annals of both nations. "Despite all the sacrifices and losses they  suffered, our defenders withstood the test of strength with dignity  and proved that, united by a common goal, they represent a powerful  force and can withstand and win under any circumstances," said the  head of the Russian diplomatic mission. It should be noted that  today's event was organized by the Russian Embassy in Armenia jointly  with the Russian House in Yerevan and the Armavir Region  Administration.