Second House of Russian Book to open in Armenia

The opening ceremony of the second House of Russian Book is to be held Artashat, Ararat region, Armenia, on Jan 17.

A two-storey building with an area of 330sq meters, at 23 August Str, is a counterpart to the House of Russian Book in Yerevan, which was opened on Oct. 7, 2011.

Also, the construction of and design work on the Houses of Russian Book are in full swing in Gyumri, Armavir, Echmiadzin, Ashtarak, and Vanadzor.

On the other hand, a House of Armenian Book is to be opened in the center of Moscow, Russia, soon. It will be located at 19 Basmannaya Str.

"Armenia is the only post-Soviet country the second House of Russian Book is going to open in. The popularity the House of Russian Book has among young people in Yerevan is evidence that Armenia need Russian word," said Andranik Nikoghosyan, Board Chairman, CIS Youth Union.