Why was statue of Andranik demolished?
The "Sargis Tkhruni" Student-Youth Union of the Hnchakyan Party demands an explanation for the demolition of the statue of General Andranik in Sochi.
"Armenian and Russian presses have touched upon the demolition of National Hero, legendary Hayduk, General Andranik in Sochi on the evening of May 27. According to sources, the demolition wasn't due to pressure from Turkey or Azerbaijan (even though in that case, only that would be logical), but by the initiative of the leadership of the Sochi branch of the Union of Armenians of Russia.
The "Sargis Tkhruni" Student-Youth Union of the Hnchakyan Party simply expresses indignation with the demolition of Andranik's statue by our compatriots before Republic Day. The leadership of the Union of Armenians of Russia must give a proper explanation for taking this humiliating step.
Andranik laid his entire life on the line for the Armenian Cause and didn't spare any efforts for the Armenian nation's liberty and the liberation of our lands. Demolishing the statue of a national hero is, to say the least humiliating, if not treason," as stated in the statement.
