THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO RETURN TO ARMENIA

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Many Armenians living in the Russian Federation cannot return to their Homeland because of the world financial crisis. This mainly refers to Armenians having some property in Russia – abode, cars, shops, etc.

Armenian small and medium-size businessmen living in the Russian town Velikii Novgorod are in a no-go situation. “Since we had few orders I had to close my furniture workshop operating for 15 years. I am at a loss. I am going to sell everything and return to Armenia but, as you know, today no one buys anything. I cannot even sell my car,” said a Novgorod citizen Karen Baghdasaryan.

The owner of a Novgorod-based restaurant Arthur Mesropyan is also “driven into a corner.”

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“Our customers are getting fewer and fewer. Mostly, they drop in on Saturdays and Sundays to drink a glass of beer or a cup of coffee. There is no point in running the restaurant any longer. I would like to sell the restaurant, my flat, cars and property and start a business in Yerevan but…,” sighs Mr. Mesropyan. “If the crisis gets any deeper my desire will turn into a cherished dream,” he adds.

Car mechanic Hovhannes Darbinyan living in the town for more than 18 years has already put his flat and car for sale.

I am looking forward to returning to my native town Hoktemberyan but I cannot sell my flat and car. God grant that they are sold tomorrow.

Our interlocutors say that Armenians having temporary residence in Velikii Novgorod have already returned to Armenia.