YEREVAN. - Exhibition entitled “Woman in political economy” was launched today at Republic Square station of Yerevan’s Karen Demirchyan Metro on occasion of International Women’s Day.

Upon the initiative of Yerevan Municipality, the exhibition, which is held jointly with the Yerevan History Museum, displayed 32 photos telling about the occupation and role of a woman in various spheres from the Soviet period up to now. 

Some of the exhibits have been taken from Yerevan History Museum photo collection archive, while others are working photos provided by different persons and organizations, Yerevan Municipality press-service reports. 

The performance of“Zorakn”ensemble of Armenia’s Defense Ministry marked the grand opening of the exhibition.

The event was attended by Head of Yerevan Municipality Staff Culture and Tourism Department Ruben Hovhannisyan, Yerevan History Museum Director Armine Sargsyan and various other guests.

Those in charge of the event noted in their opening speech that the surprises will continue in the framework of the women’s one month and the community museums will also hold interesting exhibitions.

“Woman in political economy” exhibition will run until April  7.