Russian ambassador to Armenia comments on Armenian history textbook

ArmInfo. Understanding history  is a natural process, especially in light of the modern challenges  facing countries and peoples. This was stated to journalists on  August 16 by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic  of Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin, commenting on the issue of the provision  in the new history textbook for the 8th grade, in which the  annexation of Armenia to the Russian Empire in 1828 is qualified as  "annexation". 

According to the Ambassador, the position of the Russian side on this  issue has already been voiced by the Foreign Ministry of the Russian  Federation. "It is important that honesty, the desire to avoid  opportunistic considerations, as well as respect for the memory of  ancestors are present in this process," Kopyrkin emphasized.

He added that the Battle of Oshakan is a vivid example of the heroism  and dedication of our ancestors, and respect for their memory and  common history is something that must be preserved in every possible  way.  "I am convinced that many more years and centuries will pass,  but the unfading glory of the valiant defenders of the Armenian land  will live forever in the memory of our peoples as a vivid example of  courage and heroism," the Russian diplomat concluded. It should be  noted that by the decision of the Ministry of Education, Science,  Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, the provision on the  alleged annexation of Eastern Armenia by Russia will be edited. The  department reported that a change will be made to this provision in  the near future.