Thursday 05 06 14, volume # 9 issue # 104

RAG MAMOUL an ADLP PUBLICATION

Official Organ of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party

Article of the Day

Raised Among Hamshen Armenians

Deported to Kazakhestan in 1944

CHECHEN EUROPEAN WRESTLING CUP WINNER,

TRAINER, ARTIST AND INTELLECTUAL ZAIDY ALASKHANOV‟S LIFE AND DESTINY WITH

CAUCASUS AND ARMENIA By HAMO MOSKOFIAN

Thursday, 5 June 2014 Volume # 9, Issue # 104 Page 1

RAG MAMOUL receives material from around the world and in many languages. Our Liberal principles advocate ‘Freedom of

speech’ as a mainstay of our beliefs; consequently the subjects and ideas presented will not necessarily reflect our point of view.

All published material is reviewed, however, we rely on the kind understanding of our audience when grammatical and spelling

mistakes are missed. And in some rare cases, correction of submitted material is purposely not addressed, if it changes the implied

context of the author.

When recently met this powerful

sportsman, artist and intellectual Zaidy

Alaskhanov at Belyaevo art gallery in

Moscow, where his exhibition was going

to take place all about his complicated but

glorious life, beloved Caucasus and

Chechnya, I was completely shocked by

his love and respect to the Armenians. Art expert Thomas

Haroutyounian introduced me to Alaskhanov, telling me that

he dreamt organizing an exhibition in the Middle East,

especially in Beirut… by an Armenian gallerist, like in

Moscow… Perhaps he didn‟t know well, the horrible crimes

committed by some of his ancestors, serving in the “Special

Corps” of the Ottoman Empire, during the first World War,

against the Armenians, the sons and daughters of this

brilliant nation, the Hamshen Armenians, whom Lavrenti

Beria deported instead of the Mogrels, in 1944 to Kazakhstan,

together with thousands of Chechens and Circassians, mostly

blue eyed, blonds like the Hamshen Armenians of the

Caucasus. Caucasians inherit extra-ordinary physical power,

excellence in different sorts of traditional and Olympic

wrestling, Alaskhanov‟s talent was immediately noticed.

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News from Armenia

90 Students From 50 Countries To Start Courses At

Dilijan College (See on page 4)

Diaspora News Beirut, Lebanon

- AGBU Lebanon Welcomes Spring With Annual

Family Fun Day (See on page 5)

- Haigazian University: Conference On ―Gender

Based Violence‖ (See on page 6)

- Arm. Catholic Holy Cross-Harboyan School:

Junior Eurovision Star Dalita In Lebanon

(See on page 9)

Cultural Pages Newly Published Book, ‗Our Cross‘ Brims With

Powerful Stories

(See on page 11)


_ “I was the main training partner of the world-famous Daghestani-Armenian world and Olympic champion Youry

Shahmouradov (Shahmouradian), he called me his “black horse” because as a talented youngster, I always defeated him

in training… He was very kind personality and the Armenian champion always helped me to enter the difficult Soviet

wrestling hierarchy, which was a galactic of stars… remembered Alaskhanov.

His talent in art appeared early, but he had the possibility in developing that unique talent in an advanced age. His

paintings are all about Caucasus, the villagers, people, Chechens and circassians, Georgians and Armenians. The great

heroes of liberty and freedom, even the untold sufferings of the deported people, harsh mountaineers, struggle for life,

all pictured in the colorful compositions of Alaskhanov.

_ “As he was winning cups and medals, his interest in art especially painting, was growing and one day, the learning

process resulted in logically _ he took a brush and lost himself in creative process. Many years have passed since his

thinking changed and he felt passion for painting, being unknown before, but stealing over talented self-taught artist.

That was time of fruitful, intensive work, time of unexpected discoveries, embarrassing mistakes and artistic

achievements, time of critical analysis and creative trips…”, writes about Zaidy Alaskhanov‟s “Family Tree” biography,

Thomas Haroutiounyan.

The portraits and landscapes in oils are his favorite genres. Scintillating with colors, they are mainly endued with

amazing spirit of appeasement and absolute purity. The pictures “Spring In Itomkali”, “Khoroshoy”, „Itom Kali Black

Mountains” are extremely poetic… As if the author had dropped his lyric cheer on his pictures.


_ “With charming frankness and earnestness, the artist depicts rare people, Chechnya‟s prominent men, relatives and

friends, revealing their characters in work, on vacating or in other domestic scenes. Such works as “The Family Tree”,

“Timue in Burko”, “A Talk With The Wriend” are painted with the bright, clear colors… To unveil the inner world of

the depicted people is a principle task for Alaskhanov, and since they are inseparably connected with the national

traditions, the author‟s device is rather clear _ to present them in their traditional clothes – burkas, chokhas, sheep

skin hats etc.”, describes the art of his multi-talented friend, Thomas Haroutiounyan, the organizer of the “Family

Tree” solo exhibition for Alaskhanov, at the prefecture of south-western administrative district of Moscow in April-

May 2014 under the patronage of “Belyaevo” capitol gallery.

_”I will invite you and my Armenian friends to a historic visit to Chechnya, as a guest of our president Kadyrov!” tells

with a hospitable smile Alaskhanov, a bright page in the troubled history of the Caucasian nations.

Moscow, Russia


News from Armenia

90 STUDENTS FROM 50 COUNTRIES TO

START COURSES AT DILIJAN COLLEGE

Some 90 students from 50 countries, including ten from Armenia, will start learning at UWC Dilijan College starting this

fall, John Puddefoot, the Founding Head of the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad, India, and former Deputy Head of Eton

College, UK, who in early 2014 became head of Dilijan International School, said to reporters on Monday. He said ten

students are from Russia and four are from Turkey.

The founder of Dilijan International School Ruben Vardanian noted that Dilijan College will enable people from other

countries to get to know Armenia.

―It is great that children from Chile, Ethiopia, South Africa, Malaysia, Canada, China and other countries will arrive in

Armenia to get their education here. This will provide them with an opportunity to discover Armenia, to understand how

we live, the people we are; and in this sense the world will become more open to Armenia, while Armenians will also learn

a lot of interesting things for themselves,‖ he said.

The Dilijan International School is a large-scale philanthropic initiative putting Armenia on the world educational map. The

School will open in September 2014 for 90 students. By 2023 the school hopes that it will host 650 students from at least 60

countries.

Ninety percent of academically successful

students will receive full scholarships

granted by the DIS benefactors.

In the full diploma program, each student

studies three Higher Level and three

Standard Level subjects. IB candidates are

also required to write an Extended Essay,

complete a course in theory of knowledge,

and actively engage in creativity, action

and service components. In October, 2013,

Dilijan International School became a

UWC school (United World Colleges)

under the name of UWC Dilijan.

The cost of education is $30,000 a year.

The cost of this project is $150 million.

Diaspora News

Beirut, Lebanon

AGBU LEBANON WELCOMES SPRING WITH

ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY

It is officially spring in Beirut and AGBU Lebanon celebrated with the Ladies Auxiliary‘s fourth annual Family Fun Day

Picnic on May 1, 2014 at Bzebdine Hidden Valley.

The sold-out event brought over 300 children, parents and friends to the Bzebdine Hidden Valley Ranch in the country‘s

famous Metn mountain region.


A packed schedule kept the youth busy all day: horseback riding, football and basketball tournaments, zip lining,

gardening and visits to the animal sanctuary were some of the favorite activities. While they explored, the adults took in

the fresh air and breathtaking views—and even joined a few games themselves!

CONFERENCE ON “GENDER BASED VIOLENCE”

AT HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY

As part of a series of university debates, the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon, in cooperation with Haigazian

University, organized a conference on the topic of ―Gender Based Violence‖, on May 23, 2014, in the University

Auditorium.

The debate tackled several aspects of this severe form of inequality from a human rights, as well as women‘s rights

perspective.

Students, faculty, staff and the wider public engaged in discussions with Lebanese officials, public institutions

representatives, Ambassadors of EU Member States, academics, as well as NGOs and civil society members.

In his welcoming address, Haigazian University President, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, introduced the topic of ―Gender Based

Violence‖; a topic that is related to basically every individual in every place, at all times, that is, an aspect of human dignity.

The President also took the opportunity to thank the EU Delegation in Lebanon for reaching out to our society.

H.E. Mrs. Angelina Eichhorst – Head of the EU Delegation to Lebanon, stated that it is important to hear everybody and that

is what EU stands for, inviting the Lebanese youth to engage in discussion and dialogue. She also expressed her gratitude for

the good cooperation between Haigazian University and the EU, declaring that she looks forward to strengthen it.

The moderator of the conference, Mrs. Shaghig Hudavertian, an Instructor in Psychology at Haigazian University, briefly

defined the term gender based violence, and stated the importance of the question of equality, which is a major issue today

leading to various forms of physical and sexual violence, taking place in Europe, Lebanon and elsewhere.



The first panelist of the conference Mr.Renaud Detalle, Deputy Regional Representative of the Office of the High

Commission for Human Rights, stated that the conventional elimination of all forms of discrimination against women is

necessary, and the United Nations considers the latest law of domestic violence adopted by the male dominated Lebanese

Parliament as a very positive legal development. He congratulated all, and stated that the UN will remain involved in the

process of implementing gender based equality.

Ms. ZoyaRouhana, Director of KAFA (enough Violence and Exploitation), affirmed that countering the exploitation of

women and children and all kinds of violence based on gender is necessary. Being a vehement supporter of women‘s and

children‘s rights, Ms. Rouhana said that there is a great need to enact new laws, amend and implement new policies to

expandthe methods of the protection of women.

Judge GhalebGhanem, Former President of the Supreme Court in Lebanon, further discussed the topic of gender based

violence, stating that he has devoted much effort in the drafting and editing of the domestic violence law passed by the

Lebanese parliament. Ghanem considered this law as a big step forward in protecting women, and advancing their rights

and safety.

Member of Parliament, Mr. GhassanMoukhaiber, expressed how he has always been keen about the topic of equality

between the two genders. Moukhaiber went on saying; passing the new law of domestic violence was a challenge, but the

bigger challenge is implementing it. He believes that it is important to explain and elaborate the different elements of the

law in order to have effective protection of women.

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Hester Somsen concluded the discussions by highlighting the low

representation of women in Lebanese politics and the labor market (2% and 22% respectively). She viewed the topic of

gender based violence correlated with the status of women in the society.

The conference was concluded with an interactive Q&A session, giving the audience the opportunity to address the experts

directly.

Mira Yardemian

Public Relations Director


Armenian Catholic Holy Cross-Harboyan School

JUNIOR EUROVISION STAR

DALITA IN LEBANON By GREG HAGOPIAN

The concert began with Dalita‟s famous song “Welcome to

Armenia”; promoting the beautiful land of Armenia. In the

background the “Alakyaz” dance troupe beautifully expressed their

longing to mother Armenia.

After the opening song, Dalida addressed the audience expressing

her special regards to the Armenian-Lebanese. The presenter of the

concert Kevork Hagopian, presented to the audience a video about

Dalita. Then the famous Junior Eurovision star sang “Im Hayasdan”,

“Yerevan”, and “ Giligia” songs. The above performance was

followed by “Hay Zinvor” wonderfully sung by Kohar Hagopian . It

was “Alakyaz” Dance troupe‟s turn to performe a superb dance on

Dalita‟s “Mam Jan” famous song. Then Kohar Hagopian shook the

stage by her “Badranki Tevov” song, followed again by “Alakyaz”

Dance troupe‟s performance.


On the 30th of May 2014 Junior Eurovision Star Dalita gave an amazing concert in

Lebanon, at Hovannes Boghossian theatre in Bourj Hammoud. The event was hosted

and organized by the Armenian Catholic Holy Cross-Harboyan High School.

In this concert many artists took part and performed in their own particular way.

Kohar Hagopian had her part in the concert with her enchanting voice, accompanied

by the stunning dancers of “Alakyaz” dance troupe and music producer Edmond

Makarian. Besides all those contributors, this concert was also the success of the well

cooperated work of the Art Director Hovig Hagopian, Choreographer Kohar

Demirdjian, and Stage Manager Kevork Hagopjian.

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Dalita‟s “Mam Jan” famous song. Then Kohar Hagopian shook the stage by her “Badranki Tevov” song, followed again

by “Alakyaz” Dance troupe‟s performance.

Last but not least, Dalita expressed her gratitude to the Armenian- Lebanese community for their support and

encouragement wishing that she could join this big family again on other occasions.


Dalita grabbed the attention of the audience again by her “Gyanke Pem e”, “Groung”, and “Is Ku Ghimeten”

songs.

Finally, at the end of this marvelous event Dalita and Kohar Hagopian sang the famous Armenian songs “Im

Anoune Hayasdan e” and “Hye-Hye” by the accompaniment of the talented dancers of “Alkayaz”.

Cultural Pages

NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK,

„OUR CROSS‟ BRIMS WITH POWERFUL STORIES

―Our Cross,‖ a collection of short stories by M. Salpi, was recently released in Los Angeles. Originally printed in 1921 in

France under the title ―Mer Khachu,‖ the book has been translated into English and published as the sixth volume of the

Genocide Library.

M. Salpi is the pen name of Aram Sahakian, who was a doctor, writer, journalist, and political activist. His short stories, all

based on actual persons and events, recount the personal experiences of Armenians from various walks of life, who

grappled with the ravages of the Genocide.

As a medical officer in the Turkish army during the First World War,

Sahakian met many Armenian soldiers and officers who recounted to him

the plight of their families following the deportations and massacres of

their communities at the hands of the Turkish government.

Later, while serving as a resident doctor at the Armenian refugee camp in

Port Said, Egypt, as well as during his assignments and travels in

Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, Sahakian met numerous Genocide

survivors who sought to rebuild their lives and reunite with loved ones.

Sahakian found their experiences at turns heartbreaking and inspiring,

and went on to depict them in his writings.

Complementing the astute observations of a man of science with the

compassion and sensitivity of someone who himself had lived the

devastation of 1915, Sahakian‘s poignant stories pulsate with

unforgettable images and characters, each a microcosm of a nation‘s

cataclysm but also its irrepressible will to endure.

―‘Our Cross‘ is a deeply felt chronicle of Sahakian‘s experiences with

and through the survivors, interspersed with his eloquent reflections on

the enormity of his people‘s loss,‖ writes Hagop Manjikian in the book‘s

foreword.

Translated by Ishkhan Jinbashian, Our Cross includes reproductions of

illustrations from the book‘s Armenian original.


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