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"Ararat Foundation"
"Ararat " Center for Strategic Research, Yerevan
3115 Foothill Blvd., M-173
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: 818-303-5566
e-mail: [email protected]
Armen Ayvazyan to speak on “The Cornerstones of Armenian Identity or Who Is An Armenian" - Lecture & Public Discussion.
You are cordially invited to a lecture and a public discussion on " The Cornerstones of Armenian Identity or Who Is An Armenian " by Armen Ayvazyan, doctor of political science and history, senior researcher in the Matenadaran, adjunct assistant professor of political science at the American University of Armenia and director of " Ararat " Center for Strategic Research in Yerevan.
“In the current most complex period of development of Armenia and the Armenians, the problem of the Armenian identity represents not only an academic interest but has a serious practical significance. There are some irrefutable realities which we must see and accept exactly as they stand. A strong national identity is a strategic asset in the process of building and strengthening a nation-state. The dilution of national identity hinders the consolidation of individual and society around national goals and objectives. ”Armen Ayvazyan
This very special event will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
* “ The Cornerstones of Armenian Identity or Who Is An Armenian “, a newly 29-page publication in Armenian, English and Russian will be presented to the public.
Click here to see the flier
"Ararat Foundation"
"Ararat " Center for Strategic Research, Yerevan
3115 Foothill Blvd., M-173
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: 818-303-5566
e-mail: [email protected]
Armen Ayvazyan to speak on “The Cornerstones of Armenian Identity or Who Is An Armenian" - Lecture & Public Discussion.
You are cordially invited to a lecture and a public discussion on " The Cornerstones of Armenian Identity or Who Is An Armenian " by Armen Ayvazyan, doctor of political science and history, senior researcher in the Matenadaran, adjunct assistant professor of political science at the American University of Armenia and director of " Ararat " Center for Strategic Research in Yerevan.
“In the current most complex period of development of Armenia and the Armenians, the problem of the Armenian identity represents not only an academic interest but has a serious practical significance. There are some irrefutable realities which we must see and accept exactly as they stand. A strong national identity is a strategic asset in the process of building and strengthening a nation-state. The dilution of national identity hinders the consolidation of individual and society around national goals and objectives. ”Armen Ayvazyan
This very special event will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Glendale Central Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
* “ The Cornerstones of Armenian Identity or Who Is An Armenian “, a newly 29-page publication in Armenian, English and Russian will be presented to the public.
Click here to see the flier