Armenian President Armen Sarkissian received on Thursday the former Russian Deputy Prime Minister, co-chair of Skolkovo Foundation, Arkady Dvorkovich.

Arkady Dvorkovich, candidate for the FIDE chairmanship, commented positively on the development of chess in Armenia and noted that he was impressed by the prevalence of chess education.

Armen Sarkissian and Arkady Dvorkovich exchanged views on the activities of the Skolkovo international scientific and educational center and opportunities for cooperation in science and technology.