Armenians living in Ukraine don’t get in touch with their compatriots in Armenia

Jul 18, 2007
ForUm, Ukraine

Armenian youth living in Ukraine don’t get in touch with their compatriots in Armenia, A1+ service reported.

“The reason is obvious. We know nothing about each other,” said David Mkrtchyan, the head of the Armenian Youth Community in Ukraine.

"The community is comprised of 3000 members. Last year we organized “Miss Armenia” beauty contest with the participation of Armenians from ten Ukrainian regions. We also held a backgammon competition," says David Mkrtchyan.

Mkrtchyan confessed that “they are unaware of Armenia’s political and social life.”

The Armenian Youth Community has recently participated in the Pan-Armenian International Youth Conference and established relations with the local youth.

"We have many friends in Armenia and voice hope that our collaboration will bridge the youth of the two countries under question," concluded David Mkrtchyan.

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