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10 May 2005 - 02:32 AMT

KRASNODAR ARMENIANS HONORED GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR VETERANS

The Armenian community of the Kuban capital has marked the 12th anniversary of the establishment of a Khachkar (cross-stone) in Krasnodar, reported the Yerkramas, the newspaper of Armenians of Russia. The Khachkar was erected May 8, 1993 in a territory, where an Armenian church was built later. Simultaneous to the celebration of the Khachkar Day, Armenians of Krasnodar honored their compatriots, who had taken part in the Great Patriotic War. Flowers and presents were handed to all veterans present at the event, pupils of Narek regional center for culture and education presented a literature and musical composition devoted to the 60th anniversary of the Victory over fascism. The event finished in a feast and a performance of a vocal and instrumental ensemble.