May 11, 2026
During one of the regular briefings, Nikol Pashinyan announced that on May 28, on the occasion of the Republic Day, an exhibition of the military equipment acquired in recent years will take place in Yerevan’s Republic Square, then he justified himself that it would be a report, because the “military parade” is a delicate phenomenon and can create the impression of deviating from the peace agenda.
“We are working on this issue with our international partners. The military parade is a very delicate phenomenon and can also create the impression of a deviation from the peace agenda, a rejection of the peace agenda, and we are working and will continue to work with our partners in the international community, including the countries of the region, so that they do not perceive it as a rejection of the peace agenda in any way,” he explained.
It turns out that the duty to compile this “report” was placed on “Domino Video Production” LLC, and that is urgently, by organizing the purchase without a tender.
Thus, firstly, according to the agreement signed on April 27, and also according to the agreement signed on May 8, this LLC will provide event organization services on May 28 for around 420 million drams (419,638,800 drams, $1,135,135.135).
A few excerpts from the specification: “The event is planned to be held in the Republic Square of Yerevan as a large-scale outdoor solemn event, including a stage performance, a military parade and artistic performances.
The purpose of the event is to hold a large-scale and solemn military parade equipped with high-quality, modern technical and artistic solutions. The event will be filmed and broadcast by the Public Television Company.
When developing the general concept, it is necessary to take into account the thematic features and title of the event. Content description of the event, the concept of the event must include symbols of the state. The structure and design of the overall stage must correspond to the concept and sketch of the event.
It is planned to use special effects during the event: daytime tricolor fireworks. It is planned to place 5 red, 5 blue and 5 orange fireworks on each of the roofs of the 5 buildings of the Republic Square – a total of 15 for each roof, the total number – 75.
It is planned to prepare and install a large inscription “Republic Day”, preparation of a relief decor of the RA map, preparation of a relief decor of the RA coat of arms.
More about Matrimonial Domino․
“Domino Production” LLC, to which 168․amthe referred to back in September 2021, when the “colorful” event dedicated to the Independence Day, in the Pashinian formulation, became a reality in a country mourning the many protest events of the relatives of those killed, captured and missing in the war, belongs to Ruzanna Vardanyan.
100 percent of Domino Video Production belongs to Ruzanna’s husband, Ashot Arakelyan.
In general, LLCs owned by spouses, according to the e-procurement system, were distinguished by 7 large purchases, 5 of which were made without a tender, one with a quotation request procedure, which again does not involve a tender, and only one with an open tender. including:
In October 2025, Yerevan Municipality delegated the organization of an event within the framework of the “Erebuni-Yerevan” celebration with 34,800,000 million.
In September 2025, the Ministry of Health delegated the branding service of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Fund for 32 million 760,000 drams.
RA Ministry of High-tech Industry: in one case: 4 million 800,000 drams for representation expenses, in another case: 1 million 200,000 drams for advertising services,
The Prime Minister’s staff also allocated 130,569,600 drams for the “Hero of Our Times” event in July 2025.
By the way, Nikol Pashinyan and his teammate, Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan, published footage from the event planned for May 28 on their social media pages, and although Pashinyan stressed in March that the planned event is not a classic military parade, but a unique “report” to the citizens of Armenia, he used the word “military parade” when describing the video published today. “Rehearsal of the May 28 military parade”.
Let’s add: still in 2019 168.am– asked Ashot Arakelyan in a written request: how much money has the government allocated for the intermission dedicated to the 30th anniversary of RA independence? Is the information confirmed that 1 billion drams will be allocated from the state budget? The pre-election campaign videos of the “Civil Contract” party and, in particular, the campaign video with the participation of Nikol Pashinyan, is the company led by him carrying out the RA on its own initiative? the filming of the anthem’s new video, and what are the reactions to the assurances that Artsakh footage is removed from the new video.
We had not received the answers.
With a phone call after the survey From the head of the Domino Production organization once again we wondered what expenses were incurred for the “colorful” show. Our questions, however, irritated him, and he urged us not to call his number again.
He dismissed reports that 10 minutes of drone rental cost $110,000 as a lie, but also did not provide the actual figure. In general, our questions about the costs of the event remained unanswered.
Let’s remind that the RA government did not announce a competition for the organization of this event either.
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