Founder of ‘I ARMENIA’ Organizes Genocide remembrance event in St Petersburg

Marika Parsadanelli, a descendant of Armenian Genocide survivors, wrote a book about her family history.

The book, which focuses on preservation of family history, is set to be published in 2020. This vision of preserving her family story became the starting point for the global and cultural movement, “I ARMENIA,” founded by Marika in 2018.

Currently, “I ARMENIA” is focusing on 4 international media, music and art projects, Asbarez reports.

The primary mission of the movement is to popularize Armenian culture and history worldwide, through interactive projects and events.

A recent event, organized by Marika herself, was the viewing of the “The Promise,” in St. Petersburg. The film came as a shock to many of the viewers, especially to those who were unaware of the depth of pain the Armenians experienced. Spectators were overall touched by the movie, as it ended in applause, according to Asbarez.

“I wanted to show our guests what really happened to Armenia and its people. I wish people understood what genocide entails. Genocide is not a war, but a direct erasure and extermination of a nation. We need the Armenian Genocide to be officially recognized, globally. We must see the return of our churches, monasteries, and possessions which are of Armenian heritage,” added Marika Parsadanelli.