President Armen Sarkissian congratulated Nikolay Ryzhkov on the occasion of his birth anniversary

President Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to the National Hero of Armenia, well-known Russian statesman Nikolay Ryzhkov on the occasion of his birth anniversary, wished him good health and success.

“Your entire biography is a bright example of dedicated work, readiness to serve Fatherland and people, concern for people’s problems and needs. Your name and good deeds will remain in the Armenian history forever.

You significant contribution to the rescue and reconstruction works in the area of Spitak earthquake in 1988 are well known in Armenia and beyond.

You rightfully earned love, respect, and gratitude of the Armenian people, and it is no accident that you were awarded the highest title of the National Hero of Armenia,” the message of the President of Armenia reads in particular.