Yerevan pays tribute to memory of twice Hero of Soviet Union  Hovhannes Baghramyan

ArmInfo.  A flower-laying ceremony was held in Yerevan to commemorate the 128th  anniversary of   Hovhannes (Ivan) Baghramyan,  legendary military  leader, Marshal, and twice Hero of the Soviet Union. 

According to the Moscow Cultural and Business Center "Moscow House,"  the commemorative event was initiated by the Russian Center for  Science and Culture in Yerevan. Representatives from the Russian and  Belarusian embassies in Armenia, the Yerevan City Hall, the Border  Department of the Russian Federal Security Service in the Republic of  Armenia, the Moscow House in Yerevan, public and youth organizations,  veterans, and members of the "Young Friends of Border Guards"  movement participated in the ceremony. Those gathered emphasized the  legendary military leader's significant role in achieving victories,  from World War I to the Great Patriotic War. Simon Yesayan, Chairman  of the Marshal Baghramyan Association of Armenian Veterans, noted in  his speech that the marshal's name is forever inscribed in the  history of military art. He invited everyone interested in the  commander's life and military career to visit the Hovhannes  Baghramyan Center and Museum,  operating under the auspices of the  Association of Armenian Veterans.

According to David Gevorgyan, Head of the Foreign Relations  Department at the Yerevan City Hall,  due to the selfless heroism of  Baghramyan and other military personnel, the Armenian people made a  significant contribution to the victory in the Great Patriotic War.  This year marks its 80th anniversary, celebrated by all progressive  humanity.