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Intellectuals in Armenia divided into two groups over coat of arms (video)
Intellectuals in Armenia continue to debate on whether we need to change the coat of arms and national anthem. The issue has divided our intellectuals into two teams. “Our coat of arms seems to be a symbol of coward and retreating policy,” says Karen Aghamyan, Chairman of the Artists' Union of Armenia. He adds that a state commission has been set up for changing the coat of arms. Mkrtich Minasyan, Chairman of the Union of Architects, suggests using a changed version of the coat of arms that was drawn by prominent Armenian painter Martiros Saryan. Sculptor Ferdinand Arakelyan also approves the version created by Martiros Saryan in which he sees kindness and optimism. Details are available in the video.
