Armenian scientists need more time for scientific researches

Scientists in Armenia do lots of things unrelated to their scientific activities in order to earn their livelihood, Hayk Harutyunyan, the Director of the Byurakan Space Observatory after Victor Hambardzumyan says.

“To solve their daily problems, today scientists are teaching at schools, writing a mathematical program for someone, doing publishing work,” Harutyunyan told Tert.am.

“They try to sell whatever they have, whatever sells today, because astrology does not sell,” explained he, adding that it takes most of their time and they cannot concentrate on their scientific activities.

“And to achieve a normal result, scientists should always be thinking about those works they are engaged in, not only during working hours but also at rest time,” explained Harutyunyan, adding that very often people find solutions under such circumstances.

“If the brain is busy with something else, it means the efficiency decreases significantly,” said Harutyunyan.

Speaking about a recent contract with Russian astrologists over space dust, Harutyunyan said that it is a good chance for Armenian astrologists to both receive relatively normal salaries and improve their skills in the sphere.