How do ministers congratulate their wives?
Armenia's ministers celebrate March 8th in their own way, but they all share one thing in common-they choose gifts for women based on their preferences.
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artur Grigoryan told "A1+" that he hadn't even decided what he would give his wife, but he clearly knows that he is in a good mood and is ready to surprise her.
Since Armenia has declared the period between March 8th and April 7th women's month-long celebration, "A1+" asked Artur Grigoryan how he would be celebrating all month long and how many surprises he had for his wife. The minister declared that he would only give surprises on March 8th and April 7th.
Chairman of the State Commission on the Protection of Economic Competition Artak Shaboyan said he had decided to find out what gift his wife was expecting at the last moment, adding that he appreciates his wife's modesty and care.
Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan said he hadn't foreseen anything "unusual" for his wife. "We will celebrate at home," he said.
Health Minister Harutyun Kushkyan said he had traditions. "I give flowers and perfume. I prefer roses, and I choose perfume according to the box and the size."
Justice Minister Hrair Tovmasyan said he was going to surprise his wife this year. "This year, for the first time, my 7-year old son and I will go to buy a gift so that he understands what it means to buy a gift for a woman and how it is done."
RA Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan said he had prepared a surprise for his wife, but avoided talking about it. "It is a personal matter, a secret. If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise," said Terteryan.
