Results of Armenian-Russian academic-touristic expedition summed up in tourism institute

YEREVAN, JUNE 17, ARMENPRESS. At the course of the round table dedicated to the results of the 2nd Armenian-Russian academic touristic expedition held under the slogan "Learn about the Motherland and Tell about It", the participants underlined the significant role of the event, which is aimed at the development of tourism in Armenia and creating new touristic "production". The aforesaid round table was held on June 17.

The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Hermine Naghdalyan noted that it's impossible to be a true patriot without having knowledge about one's country and history. Also, she underscored that she will never forget their journey by train held within the framework of the academic touristic expedition.

The Rector of the Russian International Academy for Tourism Yevgeny Trofimov stated that it's of a certain importance to strengthen bilateral ties and in this respect highlighted the academic touristic expedition. Among other things the Rector of the Russian International Academy for Tourism Yevgeny Trofimov underlined: "This academic touristic expedition united us all. The routs of our trip included Geghard, Garni, Aragatz, Kasakh, and Noravank. It was probably a hard, but a very interesting route."

The participants of the second academic touristic expedition under the title "Learn about the Motherland and Tell about It" started the trip to learn about the picturesque site of Armenia from "Sasuntsi David" station on June 8.

The participants finished their trip with an entertaining bicycle race. The aforesaid 62 km long race launched in Jermuk and ended in the Yeghegis Canyon. Burning sun did not hinder the successful course of the bicycle run, which heralded the end of this significant event aimed at raising Armenia's popularity.