YEREVAN. – The role of science in Armenia is not impressive and media has an important role in its portrayal, co-chairman of Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS) Areg Mikaelyan told at press conference on Wednesday.

According to ArAS co-chairman, journalists speak on sport ten times more than on science and people value each other not on intellect but money.

“Not only sport competitions but also trainings are covered, while media pays no attention to important scientific events,” told Mikaelyan. “Media can support science and the increase of scientist’s authority by covering scientific achievements and important events.” 

Mikaelyan believes that not only media but also the scientists should deal with the issue. Out of numerous scientific institutions only few have their PR services.