The 2790th anniversary of Yerevan will be celebrated on October 10 and 11, 2008. Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Vano Vardanyan told a press conference today that preparatory works are underway to organize the celebration of the “Yerevan Day” on a proper level.
The solemn opening ceremony will take place at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Alexander Spendiaryan on October 10 in Armenia. The same day a concert will be held at the Republic Square. Different cultural and sports events will take place in the central streets of Yerevan. On the occasion of its birthday Yerevan will be decorated.
Vano Vardanyan informed that delegations from “sister” and partner cities will arrive in Yerevan on the festive days. Delegations from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Italy, Iran, Kazakhstan and Georgia are expected.
By Public Radio Of Armenia
Yerevan is served by the Zvartnots International Airport, located 12 km west of the city center. It is the primary airport of the country and the hub of Armavia. Inaugurated in 1961 during the Soviet era, Zvartnots airport was renovated for the first time in 1985 and a second time in 2002 in order to adapt to international norms. It went through a facelift starting in 2004 with the construction of a new terminal. The first phase of the construction ended in September 2006 with the opening of the arrivals zone. A second section designated for departures was inaugurated in May 2007.[43] The entire project cost more than $100 million USD.
The airport has flights to dozens of countries which include France, Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey etc.[44]
A second airport, Erebuni Airport, is located just south of the city. Since independence of the country in 1991, the airport is mainly used by the military or for private flights. The Armenian Air Force has equally installed its base there and there are several MiG-29s stationed on Erebuni's tarmac.
