House of Armenian Book to open in Moscow

Armenians residing in Russia's capital, Moscow, will get a New Year surprise – a House of Armenian Book will be opened at 19 Basmanaya Str.

The construction is under way, and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received a relevant report while on a state visit to Russia.
The House of Armenian Book will be identical to its counterpart, House of Russian Book in Yerevan, in both location and design.
Armenian language courses will be organized at the House of Armenian Book for all those wishing. A book shop, as well as the Armenia press center will operate at the House and cooperate with the Russia press center in Yerevan.

The House of Armenian Book will publish the magazine Armenian World in Russia. The magazine will deal with the development of Russian-Armenian politico-economic and cultural ties.

On Oct.1, the Board of the CIS Youth Union made a decision on opening of ten houses of Armenian book in Russian cities.
The public figure Andranik Nikoghosyan was elected Board chairman this June.