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GYUMRI. – President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on Wednesday left for a working visit to Shirak region where he attended the opening of an art school constructed with the funds provided by Oyunjyan foundation.

The President toured “Varduhi” school and got familiarized with the program of a school where around 300 students can study.

Hovhannes Oyunjyan was awarded “Honorary Citizen” title by Shirak Governor, and a gold medal by Culture Minister Hasmik Poghosyan.

“My sister saved me from the hands of Turks in 1920 when I was only 15 days old. She escaped with me, and now I want to name the school after her to express my gratitude,” Hovhannes Oyunjyan said.

The school will provide singing, dancing, ballet, sculpture and drawing classes, while the teachers are mainly residents of Gyumri.

The benefactor said he plans to found another art school to preserve century-old traditions in Gyumri.

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