On December 8, 2008 the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Seyran Ohanyan received the delegation of representatives of the Armenian community of Russia headed by the Consul General of Armenia in Rostov Ararat Gomtsyan.

Greeting the guests, the Minister attached importance to the participation of Diaspora Armenians in the programs and initiatives accomplished in the Motherland. Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan awarded Marshal Baghramyan medals to Albert Shamilyants, Andrey Kegeyan, Armen Stepanyan and Levon Adamyan. “Andranik Ozanyan” medals were awarded to Artyom Arzumanyan, Edward Vardanyan, Aram Тer-Hunanyan. Jirair Mkhoyan and Harutyun Surmalyan were decorated with “Drastamat Kanayan” medals for contribution to the development of cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation, as well as the support to the Armed Forces of Armenia. For his part, Levon Adamyan expressed gratitude to the Minister and presented a symbolic ship to Seyran Ohanyan on behalf of the Armenian community of Russia. Mr. Adamyan noted that he will spare no effort to contribute to the prosperity and development of the Motherland.