PRESS RELEASE May 3, 2006
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Tel: 202-319-1976, x. 348; Fax: 202-319-2982
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.armeniaemb.org

Embassy of Armenia Will Honor Armavia Crash Victims

on May 5 and May 6

On May 3, 2006, an Armavia flight en route from Yerevan to Sochi,
Russia crashed at sea near Sochi. All 113 passengers and crew members
aboard the Armenian jet were killed during the crash. Official
investigation is currently underway to determine the causes of the
tragedy.

The Embassy of Armenia expresses its condolences to the families of
the victims. In accordance with the decree by the President of the
Republic of Armenia, days of national mourning will be observed in
the Republic of Armenia on May 5 and May 6. A book of condolence will
be opened at the Embassy of Armenia, 2225 R Street NW, Washington,
DC 20008 on May 5 and May 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Notes of
condolence may also be sent via email, [email protected] or by fax,
202-319-2982.