On December 22, Armenian Parliament adopted bill on amendments to the Laws “On language” and “On education” with 69 votes for and 1 against. The bill provides for opening foreign language schools in the country.

Independent MP Victor Dallakyan voted against the bill, whereas ARFD and Heritage parliamentary groups did not take part in voting.

In early 90s the then authorities banned education in Russian language for the Armenian citizens. In fact almost all Russian schools were closed.  

The bill provides for opening of 2 private foreign-language schools and 9 schools created on the basis of inter-state agreements (not only Russian schools but also English and French).

Several protest actions were held amid the debates over bills.