Solemn events held in Gyumri to mark 15th anniversary of Hill of  Honor restoration 

ArmInfo.Gyumri commemorated the 15th anniversary of the restoration of the Hill of Honor - a memorial honoring Russian soldiers who died during the Caucasian Wars in the 19th century.

To mark this memorable date, various officials including the Consul  General of the Russian Federation in Gyumri, the commander of the  102nd military base, the head of the Gyumri border detachment, and  the vice-mayor of the city, laid flowers  at the memorial. Titov  highlighted the interconnected history of the Hill of Honor, the  102nd base, local border guards and the city of Gyumri, emphasizing  their role in preserving Russian spiritual heritage in Armenia,  showcasing the centuries-old friendship of the Russian and Armenian  peoples and reminding the heroism of older generations. "Being here  on the Hill of Honor, we clearly understand that the presence of  Russian military in Gyumri is a natural continuation of history and  the basis of strategic security in the South Caucasus," he  emphasized.