Approval of Tatev’s restoration project postponed

[Tigranakert]

Approval of Tatev’s restoration project postponed
July 29, 2010 | 14:54

On July 29, the Armenian Government was to approve the development program of Tatev Monastery. However, the issue was removed from the agenda at the suggestion of Deputy Economy Minister Karine Minasyan. The decision was reasoned by “necessity to make certain amendments”.

However, other developments might have played crucial role. The restoration project of Tatev Monastery was in fact launched thanks to $20m donation by Ruben and Veronica Vardanyan, well-off Armenians residing in Moscow. The project provided for restoration of Tatev Monastery complex, construction of the world longest Halidzor-Tatev ropeway, as well as creation of tourism infrastructure.

Armenian society ambiguously admitted another project funded by Ruben Vardanyan, construction of English-language school in Dilijan. In his letter addressed to the Public Council, Vardanyan informed of his refusal to construct a school, expressing discontent with the nature of public discussions. It is not ruled out that Vardanyan will also reject the investments in Tatev. In this case, the Government will have to seek for other donors. This might be the reason why the approval of the program was postponed.

[Tigranakert]

Re: Approval of Tatev’s restoration project postponed

I still think the projects will move on, but this again shows the sickness of some parts of the Armenian society (where negativism and destructive morale plays a huge role, see also Levon Ter-Petrosyans statement about Artsakh) who ruin it for the rest of the Armenians who want their country to progress and prosper. This group of Armenians are always critical about everyone, even if respectable Armenians like Ruben Vardanian ingage in these kind of philanthropic projects they will make the worst allegations possible, instead of supporting, helping and respecting Armenians who dream of a better Armenia.

This is a great danger to our society and a lot has to be done to change the sick part of the destructive and negative part of the society, unfortunately, they, without knowing it, have a great influence on the progress of the Armenian republic.

If the Diljian International school was not enough (which has been canceled), because all the slanders which was made against Ruben Vardanian and other Armenians who care for their country, the Tatev Project has come into trouble and other investers have been scared off which would probably have invested in Armenia.

Thank you, Armenian-Azeris.

[Federate]

Re: Approval of Tatev’s restoration project postponed

Construction works of ropeway leading to Tatev monastery are at final stage
July 30, 2010 - 16:15 AMT 11:15 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of construction works of the ropeway and infrastructures Artashes Ghazakhetsyan said that the construction works of the ropeway leading to Tatev monastery are at the final stage.

Swiss experts have already installed the equipment. Now they implement wiring works, Ghazakhetsyan told journalists.

“The works will be completed until September, after which we will launch the test stage, so that the ropeway is put into commission until October 16. A special commission will be invited from Europe to test the ropeway's safety. It will provide its conclusion on the ropeway's compliance with international standards,” said Ghazakhetsyan.

A PanArmenian.Net correspondent reported from Tatev that the ropeway is 5.7km-long, with highest point at 330m. Its cable cars will be able to cover the distance to Tatev monastery complex during 11 minutes and 25 seconds. It will be the longest bidirectional ropeway in the world.

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