On 20 February in St. Petersburg

in the Library of national literatures A. S. Griboedov

was held a cultural evening dedicated to the Armenian language.

 

In the beginning of the program, Gorana Buturovich threated

with welcome speeches from library.

 

The Chairman of the Regional public organization

«The Armenians of St. Petersburg» Alexander Nazarov presented

to the participants attention a report about the history

of the Armenian alphabet and the biography of Mesrop Mashtots,

the Creator of the alphabet.

 

Alexander Nazarov

 

Researcher of St. Petersburg state University Olga Smetannikova,

who visited Armenia in 2015 prepared a video presentation

about the unique «Garden of letters» in Oshakan village

and shared her impressions about Armenian culture.

 

Olga Smetannikova

 

At the end of the evening,

Tamara Smirnova historian and ethnologist,

noted the importance of maintaining of national languages

for multinational culture of St. Petersburg.

 

Tamara Smirnova

 

 

The event is organized by The Regional Public Organization

«The Armenians of St. Petersburg» in partnership

with the Library of national literatures A. S. Griboedov.

 

 

English translation by Alexander Ignatiev, Photo report Lilith O'riordan