Reconstruction of Yerevan square attempt to launder money
The tender announced for the reconstruction and modernization of Yerevan's Republic Square is another attempt to launder money, members of the Barev Yerevan Alliance, Styopa Safaryan and Davit Sanasaryan, said during the discussion on the open architectural competition announced by the Yerevan Municipality.
"I feel that certain people are attempting to launder money or enter history together with architect Alexander Tamanyan. It is absurd to spend 4,5 mln drams on a tender when our capital is facing numerous problems," said Styopa Safaryan, a member of the Yerevan Council of Elders who is against the reconstruction project.
In his turn, Davit Sanasaryan said if the Municipality really cared for the square, there would not be gaudy and tasteless buildings in its neighbourhood.
"The square is a historic monument and should not be changed in any way," he said.
