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LIBERTY SQUARE IN THE CENTER OF ATTENTION

Politics

Although the National TV and private TV companies do not cover the latest occurrences in the Liberty Square, the sit-down strike, which lasts more than a week, is in the center of the everyone’s attention. The participants of the strike receive calls from their relatives and friends living in the regions and abroad, who are very much interested in the recent developments in the Liberty Square.

The sit-down strike is the main topic of discussions everywhere – at home, at work, at universities, in the public transport. “A1+” conducted a small survey at the Yerevan metro stations. “There is one positive thing about the recent incidents: it is obvious that people express their viewpoints freely and are willing to fight for their approaches”, says 21-year-old Tatev. 42-year-old Harutyun mentioned that although he was not interested in politics, he could not ignore the sit-down strike. “I positively assess the fact that the Armenian nation has united at last. I do not take part in the strike, but sometimes I visit the Liberty Square and watch what actually is going on in the country”.

According to Mrs Jemma, such incidents took place in Armenia in the beginning of 90s. “Indeed, unprecedented incidents take place in Armenia. I do not prioritize Ter-Petrosyan to become a president. I just want the nation to decide the future of the country”. Another Yerevan citizen opposed Mrs Jemma. “Sometimes the nation is misled. Someone should lead them on the correct path”, said 26-year-old Arthur.

Mrs Donara tells “A1+” that she argues with her sons for the presidential candidates. “We argue who is the most worthy candidate and never reach consensus. My eldest son supports Serge Sargsyan, I and my youngest son support Levon Ter-Petrosyan, and my husband says the best candidate is Vazgen Manukyan, but as you see my favorite candidate is winning”.

20-year-old Aram is pessimistically disposed to the political occurrences. “I am afraid that the nation will suffer in the result of the current incidents and will get disappointed. And I cannot rely on Levon Ter-Petrosyan. What if he is not the ideal candidate, what shall we do then?” Another citizen said: “No matter who will be the president - Levon, Vazgen or Arthur, it is more important that the president is elected by the nation. If the nation defeats Serge Sargsyan today and if tomorrow Levon Ter-Petrosyan makes the same mistakes, the nation will fight against him and defeat him”, says Anushik, a student.