Ijevan Branch of Yerevan State University

A CELEBRATION DEDICATED TO THE 27TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF ARMENIA AT YSU IJEVAN BRANCH

In 2018, on September 24, YSU Ijevan branch hosted an event dedicated to the 27th anniversary of RA independence, organized by the Student Council of the University.

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The representatives of administrative and professorial staff of YSU Ijevan branch, students and guests were present at the event. The Independence day celebration was opened with the Armenian Anthem.     

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Then, along with the presentation, Ijevan branch students presented a brief historical overview, how in 1991, on September 21, the Armenian people voted in a nationwide referendum to proclaim independence from the Soviet Union. Together with the majority (99% of the vote), 27 years ago the Armenian people said its decisive “yes” through a referendum to declare independence. 99,5% of voters voted in favor of Armenia being a democratic independent state outside the USSR. The declaration of the newly independent Armenia gave the start of the Third Republic of Armenia’s history.The Armenian SSR was renamed to the Republic of Armenia.The event participants welcomed the guests, noting:

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“The genius of the nations is creative, and it can be expressed only in an atmosphere of absolute independence. That is why people should be free and independent in order to be more useful for humanity.   

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“Hello, free sons of 27-year-old independent Armenia, proud Armenian people. Independence, this is what our grandparents have achieved, passing through the various obstacles of history and gave it us, the grateful sons of the independence generation. Congratulations to all the Armenians, wishing eternity, firm will and courage, to face the challenges of the century, to live, to create and to grow”.                                                                      

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Acting Director of YSU Ijevan branch delivered a congratulatory speech on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of independence of Armenia emphasizing the necessity of independence for the existence of the nation, strengthening the state and statehood, expressing conviction that the new generation will be the protector of our independence and guarantor of the country strengthening.

The director’s speech was followed by the literary and musical performances of the talented students of YSU Ijevan branch.

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During the event the students presented national-patriotic songs and poems (“My Home”, “We Are few but We’re Armenians”, “I’m Armenian”, “Struggle  for existence”, “Hayastan jan”, “Ara’s Land Artsakh”, “Tricolor”etc.

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A dance group consisting of students performed national dances.

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