However, the local authorities categorically opposed the opening of the monument and announced that Armenians should dismantle it, otherwise, the authorities would do it themselves by breaking the monument down. The local government explained its position by the possibility of Turkey refusing to take part in the construction of Olympic facilities in Sochi prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics.
In the evening of May 27, the monument was dismantled at the initiative of the Union of Armenians of Russia. The chairman of the Union Hrach Makeyan was also present.
P.S 5. 08. 2016 At the Sochi International Airport massively dismiss workers with Armenian surnames. This statement was made by airport staff.
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