YEREVAN. – Armenia must be returned its tourism sector brand which it was known for in the Soviet era, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Vyacheslav Kovalenko said Thursday, during a press conference devoted to the inaugural Armenian-Russian joint scientific and touristic expedition.      

In his words, Armenia could regain that brand for the sake of which hundreds of thousands of tourists wanted to come to Armenia; this is very important for economy and the country’s development.  

“In the Soviet years, Armenia and Georgia used to be places of pilgrimage for tourists, in winter and in summer alike. All that must be restored. But it is necessary to carry out great work to recall all of Armenia’s charm,” the Ambassador noted, but added: “You need to invest good money to get a good thing.”  

The Russian ambassador also said it is very important that the aforesaid expedition is not only cognitive, but, also, it pursues scientific objectives.    

To note, the inaugural Armenian-Russian joint scientific and touristic expedition will be held between September 30 and October 9.