TOMSK. - In the square of the Epiphany Cathedral near the Central Square in Russian Tomsk city an Armenian cross stone has been placed. The monument consists of two stone crosses.

“We dedicate this monument to the centuries-old friendship of Armenia and Russia. The Tomsk Duma approved the installation of the cross stone,” Ruben Manukyan announced whose speech is quoted by Interfax agency.

According to his words, the monument consists of two stone crosses. Its height is 3 meters, and it weighs 150 kilograms.

According to official data, 2 thousand Armenians live in the region.