YEREVAN. – Russian air base in Armenia is holding Door Open Day on Wednesday that commenced with a rally with participation of Russian Ambassador Ivan Volynkin, Chief of Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces and other guests.

Chief of air base Alexander Petrov on behalf of all servicemen and citizens of Russia thanked for the warm attitude of the Armenian people.

At the same time Petrov stated that the deployment of base within the city is inconvenient for residents of the capital.

“But it is the sound of aircraft engines that defend this beautiful country,” he said, wishing everyone  peaceful skie,  health and happiness.
 
Within the framework of events dedicated to the Day of Russia,  group and single flights by MIG-29 were operated by Russian pilots.

Representatives of the diplomatic corps of Russian Embassy in Armenia, Russian Defense Ministry, Russian FSB border department, Armenian Defense Ministry participated in the event.

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