YEREVAN. – A festive events dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the MiG-29 jet fighter aircraft’s presence at Erebuni airdrome (photo).

In fact the air base was formed earlier, and the symbolic birthday was marked on Friday.

The representatives of border department of the Russian Federal Security Service, the Russian base deployed in Armenia and guests attended the event.

Addressing the guests, commander of the air base, Colonel Alexander Petrov said the staff continues to perform all tasks.

“The life and views are changing, but our goal – protection of the peaceful sky above Armenia – remains the same,” Petrov emphasized.  

He recalled the dark chapter in air base’s history, in particular the crash of MiG-29 with a pilot Constantine Kardash, adding that they drew conclusions to avoid any accidents.

The servicemen were handed over valuable gifts and certificates. The rally ended by a march.

Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am