Onik Gasparyan issued a statement. “Dear compatriots, in the last few days, some people have thrown into the information field false news about war and post-war events, manipulating my personality.

People who spread false news are using the fact that I prefer the national and state interest and refrain from giving public clarifications on issues related to the war. Therefore, I propose to organize a discussion in the National Assembly in a closed format regarding the war and post-war events of 2020, involving in the discussion the key political and military positions held during that period, as well as the political and public figures who have the appropriate permission to deal with the data containing state and official secrets, and the relatives of the dead and missing servicemen.

It is time to face the reality and explode all the lies and unnecessary speculations that are circulating. I am ready to present a detailed and multifaceted argumentative analysis regarding the armed forces.”

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Three hours ago, Nikol Pashinyan shared another video with a heart on his page. Through the video, the lie of him and Anna Hakobyan, which Anna Hakobyan spread, saying that they are getting divorced, is revealed. The video shows Anna Hakobyan walking behind Nikol Pashinyan’s back in their house in the government summer house. Even the followers noticed that the woman present in the video is Anna Hakobyan.

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In 1930, the construction of the Kanaker hydroelectric power station began in Yerevan. It is being built on the middle course of the Hrazdan River, between Arzni and Kanaker. The construction of the hydroelectric power station was completed in 1936. The water coming out of the Arzni hydroelectric power plant, which was already used to generate electricity, is transported to the Kanaker hydroelectric power station. Here they pass through a special canal, the length of which is about 13 km. The total capacity of the plant is about 100 megawatts.

 

The station works with an automatic system, and its commissioning in 1936 was an important step on the way to the formation of the unified energy system of Armenia. As a result of the work of the aqueduct here, water reaches the irrigation canals of Arabkir and Dalma, as well as the water station of Kotayk region. The work of this industrial enterprise was conditioned by the construction of the Sevan electric cascade.

In 1934, the famous Armenian writer Derenik Demirchyan writes his review “About Kanakerges”, where he tells about his visit there, describes it and a number of details inside the structure.

“The Kanakerges system originates from Arznu valley. There is his dam, then the tunnels, then the canal, which comes down the high ravine below the village of Kanaker. And from here, through pressure pipes from a great height, the water of the canal will hit the power plant in the valley with tremendous force and produce that amazing energy. It was last year, on a crazy day in July, I went to visit that giant.” (D. Demirchyan, “Collection of Countries”, Volume IV, Yerevan, 1978, page 148).

Then Demirchyan continues the description and tells about an interesting incident that happened in 1932. It turns out that at that time there was a big construction accident at the Kanaker hydroelectric power plant, but thanks to the efforts and dedication of the workers, the construction managers, it was possible to prevent the big disaster.

“- Are you tired?

– Yes, a little… all night long, you know, they put concrete in the part of the turbine.

And he looks ashamed and smiles tiredly, as if he is excusing himself. Eyes bulging and glowing feverishly. Was sleepless all night. The sound is broken.

– Well, don’t you trust your assistant, masters?

– I’m sure, of course, but… you know… it’s a very responsible procedure. Every cubic meter of concrete that is placed must be placed correctly and permanently. Make a mistake, you can’t fix it. You have to see every detail with your own eyes…

However, he is embarrassed to talk about himself. The word turns…

– I have many conscientious and trained people and selfless workers. Whatever they are!

It was the 12th anniversary of the Sovietization of Armenia, the night of November 28. We were preparing to give a report to the party. Suddenly, a large crack in the base of the station. 36 meters long and 4 meters deep. We will give a good report… And we were happily preparing for the magazine in the afternoon. We had victories. And here is the crack, that too in the foundation… Both the journal and the report were ruined. The boys passed each other.

Commercials and masters. There are workers who were “born” in this building, their eyes were opened in this struggle. Water was seeping through the crack. We had to connect the water and pour concrete into the crack. – Friends, we will not give up our positions, the crack will be filled tonight. The boys wrung their hands and fell from the mouth into the valley and an amazing fight against the crack began. The brigades set a task of honor – “to report tomorrow that the breach is closed”. 500 cubic meters of concrete went and the crack was sealed. We didn’t sleep all night, we fought anxiously, the day dawned and we gave the victory report.” (Ibid., p. 149-150).

 

The construction of the Kanaker hydroelectric power station was not only an important manifestation of technical progress, but also one of the industrial pillars of Armenia. It combined the efficient use of natural resources and engineering thinking. Derenik Demirchyan’s review completes this picture, showing that behind the structure stood not only mechanisms, but also dedication and responsibility of people. Kanakerges is presented not only as an engineering structure, but also as a symbol of the will and work of the Armenian people.

Z. Sh:i was late

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When tourist flows to Armenia increased in January, the Minister of Economy hastened to announce that this January was the best of all Januarys in Armenia. However, in the following months, Gevorg Papoyan stopped talking about the “best Januarys”.

In the following months, although tourist flows were higher than the previous year, they were no longer “historical records”.

As in February, the tourist flows increased in March, but after the decrease of last year. Flows never recovered to pre-decline levels. Fewer tourists came to Armenia in both February and March of this year than in 2024. in the same months. Compared to two years ago, tourist flows have decreased. The Minister of Economy does not talk about it, instead, he tries to create the impression that Armenia is at a record level of tourist flows.

“Armenia has achieved very good results in the field of tourism.

In particular, 453,138 tourists came to Armenia in the three months of this year. This is 18.2 percent or more than 70 thousand tourists more than the index of the same period last year.

This is a record index in the history of Armenia’s tourism statistics,” the Minister of Economy wrote on his Facebook page the other day.

That “record indicator”, which the Minister of Economy is talking about, was recorded exclusively on account of January. In the following months, the flows were no longer the same, they were less than they were even 2 years ago, and this gives reason to think. Especially after the investments of millions of dollars, which are directed to promote tourism and form new clusters. They take loans to develop tourism, to increase tourist flows, but as we can see, they do not always increase.

For example, in February of this year, far fewer tourists came to Armenia than in 2024. 2024 in February, tourist flows were 127.2 thousand, in February of this year – about 121.3 thousand. There was a decrease of almost 6 thousand in two years.

The same thing happened in March. Fewer tourists came to Armenia in March this year than in 2024. in the same month. This year, 152.4 thousand came, in 2024. 152.8 thousand came in March.

Not to mention 2023. about when the tourist flows were incomparably more in those months. 2023 in February, more than 130 thousand tourists came to Armenia, almost 9 thousand more than this year. 160,000 people came in March, compared to 152,400 this year.

Historical records of tourist flows in these months, which they love, are 2-3 years old. They haven’t been able to update those records for two or three years. And this speaks not only about the “effectiveness” of the programs implemented by the authorities in the field of tourism, but also about the “peace” they brought. Last year, Nikol Pashinyan announced that peace is already giving its results: tourism in Armenia is experiencing the best times and it will only be like this from now on. Now we see how tourism is experiencing its best times.

In those “best times”, tourist flows are less than when tourism was not experiencing the best times, and “peace” had not yet been brought.

In general, in 2026 7.1 thousand fewer tourists came to Armenia in February-March than in 2024. in the same months, 17.2 thousand less than in 2023. in the same months.

Of course, January is an exception and it is solely because of this that the Minister of Economy reserves the right to talk about “records”. Although, if he had thought a little longer, he might have given up such lofty statements.

The records, which one of the most active propagandists of the government is talking about, are even difficult to call growth. Do not believe, see for yourself.

Until now, according to the results of the first quarter, the highest indicator of tourist flows to Armenia was recorded in 2023. At that time, tourist flows exceeded 451.8 thousand. This year they reached 453.1 thousand. Now look at the difference: it is only 1.3 thousand.

That 1.3 thousand is the record they managed to reach after 3 years.

The growth in 3 years was barely 0.3 percent. “It is a great achievement” and a “record” growth for the Minister of Economy.

Tourism is developed and promoted with such growths and achievements. Tourist flows increased by 0.3 percent in three years. And that 0.3 percent is the record that the Minister of Economy is proud of.

After that, recently they took another loan of 100 million dollars, put a large debt on the state, as if they should create new clusters and increase tourist interests. Soon that money will be spent in the name of promoting tourism and increasing tourist flows, but in the end we will face the sad fact that we see now in the distance of a few years.

The small increases that are recorded from time to time in this area are not developments at all. They are just about survival. At this pace, it will never be possible to achieve great results. Last year, when Nikol Pashinyan said that tourism in Armenia is experiencing its best times, tourist flows increased by only 2.5 percent. However, the rate of growth in neighboring Georgia was 3.4 times higher. Georgia was visited by more than 5.5 million tourists, and Armenia by barely 2 million 263 thousand, less than 3 years ago, when tourist flows exceeded 2 million 316 thousand.

HAKOB KOCHARYAN

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