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ØÜòÎÜºÜ ºô ØàÎºÆÜÆ øÜÜÎÌ ÎÀ êäêàôÆ ÚÔÂÜÎÀ «ÆØ øÚÈÀ» ºÜ ÚêîÜ-ºôàØÆàôÂÆôÜ úÎ¶À ¸ÆÜøÆ,«´¶ôÖ ÚêîÜ» ºô àôêôà ÚêîÜ  4-  - ºô «Èàôêôà ÚêîÜ»     ÎàôêÎòàôÂÆôÜÜºàô     -    - ,  9-   »          -    -        -   ,  -      -    ,  -   -        11 -      - ,   -       ,      -  « » ,  « »      «  -           -  , - »   «          -         ,       ,  ÜËÇç»õÇÑ»ïëÑÙÁ           -       ,  í»ñÑëÏáÕáõÃ»ïÏ¿     -     -    -       --   ,   -    - ,         -    -    -        -     -     -       ,       -          ,     - îàôÜ ØÜÜ ¸ºòÆÎ ÎÆÜ ÀÜîàôÌ    2018-     - ÜÎºÈ ØºøºÈÀ ,   -         -          -  ,     -  ,   ,     ,   -   “Forbes”       -   2018-    -     - ÎáñÍÍ¿ÑÛÏÏêàô-25     ÙñïÏûõÙÁ èÙÏíñïÏÎáõëÏóáõÃÇõ  4-,     -      - Îàâ    -    -   -    - ÛëïÇÊáñÑññÇ   ,  -     - ÁïñáõÃÇõ»ñáõÁéç   -  ,           -        -     -   : -25  -    -   9-                            :     -        -  :   : ´ÂàôÜÂÆôÀª30ØÆÈÆàÜ     -       -      , É»ùëñêñ·ë»åïñëï¿å»ïáõÃ»   ,       í»ññÓ»Éáõ...30ÙÇÉÇáïáÉñÁ           - ,         ,   ,  -  :        ,     -      -     .     -        -             :    -      -    ,       30             :   , 2.      ,  -      - ,       ,     ,      -           «»   ,    -  :           - 3.       -     -      .  2    -   Nor Or, December 6, 2018, No. 47_N.O. 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   1950-            -       11-      -      ,   -           -     1988-    -       ,    …   :  -  :         … ……      : ,  . …      …   :  – ,    ,–       -        -    :   ,   :    - ,     -   …    -   ,      :   …    - :  ,      -       ,     : :     : :    ,  -  ,      -  ,     , -      :      … ,       … – , ,     - …,   ,    - …       ,   :    :             …  -   , :            :     -  :   :   ,      :     :    ,    :  …   ,  ,   …    -   ,          :  ,   -  … :    - …      ,  ,    -  : …      -      :    ,   : -    : …   - ,  ,   ,          :     ,  …          …    … ,   ,    …    ,        …       :        ,  -      …     ,     -  ,   ,     . ,  :    -     ,  - –  …  … …      ,   – ´, ,  …      :    … …             – ,     … ,    …, « »…      – , ,–    : … ,  …  :    ,   –        - ***    :      , … …     : *** , …       …,     ,   … :  ,   :       : – ,   :        :         ,     :  ,   …    , :  -  :         …          … –     : …     –      -   …   ,  ,  :      -     …      : ,    ,   - – ,   …   :       ,  ,    :    :      :        :   :     :     ,    – ,   , … ´,         -    : : …    :       , …    -   , ,    …  : , ,            ,    :  ,    : …    :    -     … , … ,  ,    ,          ,    , …  -  ,   ,  …      :    ,    :  - …    ,   -       -   ,   -    :  -  …  «», :    -  ,     –    , …     ,   -     :  - ,    :     - , -  -:   ,      :           :    ,         … , ,  - :           …  :     -  ,   :    ,         ,  -            -     :     :          , ,   :  :   ,   : : …  ,    :     :  -     ,         ,         : .   ,     …    - –      :    , ,     :    …     , …      ,   …            :         ,  , ,  …                -    … : …   :   -     …     ,        : ,     : :     , -   :    …           -       -   - :        :     :  ,    :       -   :    ,       : ,           :     -            - , …            : ,     - ,  …  ,    : «   ,    :    ,       …    »,–           :    …      :      : ,      -  ,  …   :    :  - .  15 Nor Or, December 6, 2018, No. 47_N.O. 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   -     -      ,     Øòô   ,       2018-,     : 94-ØºÚ ÜÊ¶       ,      ÖàÖ äàôÀ  ,    -        -   :    ,          -  30- 96   (,  ,  ,        -     )    .    : ,        -   41-            -       : 1989-1993,  1981-1989   ,      ,  1828-      ,       .       - ,  , - , .    :          ,                 ,    ,                   - ,    «  »,  :        - ,      ,       «     - :           :      -             ,      -      -    :         »          :  ,   ,    1948-,  :  -   ()    , Ø¿Ïåñ»ñáõÃ»Ù...     Yale , 1970-,           ,  Yale Law : School-, 1974-, «Juris Doctor»   -       ( ):   ,                   :  .       ,            ,     … ,       :   ,           -          ,  -   :     :   ,   ,    .    -       : ,  -     ,       -         -              -    :  :           -         .              -  ,      -  :  . G20-  -  :       ,       -   -,  -     :                  -   ,       -  ,      ,           ,           USMCA,        ,   -  ,  ,  ,        ,          ,  NAFTA-              .    -     ,       :         :       -  1-    -    ,       ,–      -         ,– ,       20    .    .  -            -                   17-      ,  :  1 ,  .  1- AIDS-            -    :     ,  -      -        ,   ,    77    -    .    -       :   AIDS-    35    ,  -   . «                 -        -            .  :  ,    - .     - :    , ,        - ,   ,   .      -      (6,6-7,2     . ,     »:    - )    ,      -     -     -          -         - .   ,            ,      . «      ,         -     »:   ,  -    113 , ,       -  :   26-  ,   -       -  87-    -         -     Nor Or, December 6, 2018, No. 47_N.O. 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 .   .      .  -        .     ,     -            ,  2-  ,  .  ,  ,    - , -    ,     ,      ,   -      -       -  ,   400-, ,  « - ,        -  »     …   -       .   «    -           …»   .   .     - ,     - ,            -      -   ,   -  ,     -      -  (  -    -  .      - ),    -      -  ,             -   .   -      ,      , .   ,         -     ,   ,  ,        -  .        ,   ,   -         -   - ,   , . .   .     -     -       -,     -                     .   …   -  ,    -  . .   -    ,         - ,   ,      ,    ,   -       ,  - .   - .   . ,   ,   -             - .   .      -           -   -         ,        - ,        ,        - ,     ,        ,   - -  ,                 -       ,     -          - ,      -   …          . .      -                       -    -   .     - ,     - ,    -     -     -       ,  -          -          , ,      -  .    ,  -     -  ,      ,     -       -                - ,      -     -   ,          - . .       -              ,      .    ,   -      -     . . «        -    ,    - …»          -         ,   ,        ,     …         - . .    -       «     -      -   …   ,  -    ,       , - -    ,    …»       -                      -       - …     -              - …    -  ,           -  ,    -   ,    ,     - ,    -  …    -  «           -       -      -    » «              -    »,        ,      -        ,     - ,      -  ,  «            -       ,        - , , ,  .         …»        .        -         ,      … -       «»    -        ,       ,            ,      -        ,    -    -         ,    ,        -             …    -  -       ,    « -   …  ,    -      »,   -               -  ,     -                -,  -  Nor Or, December 6, 2018, No. 47_N.O. 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   - èÎ-Ç»ñËïõáñ»ñÁ    , 1878-, .      ÚÚààôôÂÂÆÆôôÜÜêê..ÜÜÈÈººÜÜ    .   -   , Øñß1878–ä¿ÛñáõÃ1969     -    àÜºÜ      -          -       ,     ,    -    .  -  1902-             -   ,   -    -       -     -         -        ,    .      ,  -           - «   1912-   , », 350   -    .     -       -     ,     1930- ,         .  ,        - - «  ,    -       », 330            - 1945-     - 81    -        -   -      1969-  ,        -    , .....  -          -      .          ,    - 1950      .        -     -     1. «   -     -  ,     -    »          -   -   -  - 2. « ,  -  1918- ,    - ,    -     - ,    -       ,    -      »    ,          3. « ,  -         -    -    -  ,     -       -  »     -     , ,    4. «  -         *** »   ,    .      5. «   -   -            »     1937-   -     -  ,         -   ,   -       -        ,   ,     -   - .´.À.Ø.ìºÂºÜÜºàô     -     - ìâàôÂÆôÜ    -   ,  - A.G.B.U.VETERANSCOMMITTEE       -     -         - ,   -      1935-    ØÜàºÜ ÖÎºàÚÂ-         1919-  -    - ÊÊÖÜø  ,    ,   - ANNUALDINNER-ENTERTAINMENT    ,    ,  1937-       «»   -     -     - úñáõ Ñáíõáñª  .       -  ,      -     - îÆÎ.ÜÆ(îÆÜ)ê¶ÆêºÜ      -      -           ¶»Õñáõ»ëïÏáËÛÛï·Çñ   õùáÛÃÁÏÁËíé¿        - æáõÃÏÑñªØºàôÄÜØÎºÜ 1923-         ,       - 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A PUBLICATION OF ARMENIAN DEMOCRATIC LIBERAL PARTY, WESTERN DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES Taner Akcam launches digital archive documenting Armenian Genocide Professor of Armenian head stamped with the offi- studies at Clark University in cial Ottoman seal, clearly Massachusetts Taner Akcam outline the Ottoman gov- has launched a digital ernment’s planning and ex- archive documenting the Ar- ecution of the genocide. menian Genocide. These “killing orders,” con- Taner Akçam, the Robert sidered the “smoking gun” Aram and Marianne Kaloos- of the Armenian Genocide, dian and Stephen and Mar- formed the basis of Akcam’s ian Mugar Professor in Armenian groundbreaking book “Killing Orders: Genocide Studies at Clark University’s Talat Pasha’s Telegrams and the Armen- Strassler Center for Holocaust and Geno- ian Genocide,” released earlier this year. cide Studies, recently collaborated with Professor Akçam was granted access Turkish experts and graduate students on to the unpublished collection in 2015 by a digital repository that makes Krikor Dr. Edmund Guerguerian, nephew of Fr. ARMENIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM Guerguerian’s vast collection of incrimi- Guerguerian, and he has worked dili- nating documents available to scholars gently to ensure that other scholars of the INAUGURAL GALA SET FOR DECEMBER 9 worldwide, says the statement posted on Armenian Genocide have access to these the official website of the University. important documents. He engaged his Glendale, CA – The Armenian American Museum Inaugural Gala is sold out head- The newly launched Krikor Guer- doctoral candidates Ani Ohanian, Anna ing into the highly anticipated event of the year on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the guerian Archive comprises thousands of Aleksanyan, and Burçin Gerçek, and for- prestigious Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood. original Ottoman documents and Guer- mer students Ümit Kurt, Ph.D. ’16 and The inaugural event will bring together donors, supporters, public officials, and guerian’s extensive, unpublished writ- Emre Can Dalıolu in an effort to create community leaders for a memorable evening to celebrate and support the landmark ings. It includes the long-missing and launch the digital archive. The group project. handwritten memoirs of Naim Bey, an Ot- collaborated with others in Paris and Is- “We are excited to celebrate our historic project with an impressive gathering of toman bureaucrat stationed in Aleppo tanbul to translate materials into English. donors, supporters, and friends,” stated Museum Executive Chairman Berdj Kara- who actively participated in the deporta- “Access to these materials has the po- petian. “The Inaugural Gala will mark our community’s collective success as we build tion and massacres of Armenians; docu- tential to change scholarly and political towards the future of this world class cultural and educational center.” ments from the Jerusalem Armenian discourse as well as to destroy Turkish de- The Museum will be honoring the Glendale City Council for securing premier Patriarchate containing first-hand infor- nial,” wrote Professor Akçam. “It is my land for the landmark project as well as California State Senator Anthony J. Portan- mation about the Armenian genocide; and duty to make this evidence accessible for tino, California State Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Kevin de León, Califor- critical papers from the Istanbul perpetra- the world to see.” nia State Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian, and California State Assembly Speaker tor trials held from 1919 to 1922 that were Funding for the creation of the Krikor Anthony Rendon for securing major funding from the State of California. long assumed vanished. Guerguerian Archive was provided by the Fox 11 Morning News Anchor/Reporter Araksya Karapetyan will be serving as Among the most noteworthy materi- Caloust Gulbenkian Foundation, the Jirair the Master of Ceremonies for the Inaugural Gala. als are ciphered telegrams that the Ot- Nishanian Foundation, the Armenian The Inaugural Gala’s Gold Sponsors include Gaska Alliance Foundation, toman Interior Minister Talat Pasha, army General Benevolent Union, the Knights & Mgrublian Center for Human Rights, Mr. & Mrs. Vartan and Janet Barsoumian, and commanders, and the chief of the govern- Daughters of Vartan, and the Dadourian Mr. & Mrs. Khoren and Kathy Kassardjian. ment’s paramilitary sent to governors Foundation. The Armenian American Museum will be the first world class cultural and edu- throughout the Empire. Some of these cational center of its kind in America. The Museum program will feature a Perma- telegrams, written on government letter- Armenia News - NEWS.am nent Armenian Exhibition, Traveling Multicultural Exhibitions, Performing Arts Theater, Learning Center, Museum Archives, Café, and Gift Shop. Judgement on Kocharyan's case to be Learn more about the Inaugural Gala at www.ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org/Gala. announced on December 7 About the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California The Criminal Court of Appeal of Arme- The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California is a developing proj- nia just retired to the deliberation room to ect in Glendale, CA with a mission to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s decide on the petition on change of pre- ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The Museum will ventive measure against Armenia’s second serve as a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian president Robert Kocharyan. The judge- American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against ment will be announced on December 7 at prejudice. 16:00. The governing board of the Armenian American Museum consists of representatives from Second President of Armenia Robert the following ten Armenian American institutions and organizations: Armenian Catholic Kocharyan was charged within the frame- Eparchy, Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenian Evangelical Union of North America, Ar- work of the criminal case into the tragic menian General Benevolent Union Western District, Armenian Missionary Association of events that transpired in capital city Yere- America, Armenian Relief Society Western USA, Nor Or Charitable Foundation, Nor Serount van on March 1 and 2, 2008—and under Ar- Cultural Association, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, and West- ticle 300.1 Paragraph 1 of the Criminal and the defense, however, appealed this de- ern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Code; that is, breaching Armenia’s consti- cision. In addition, the defense argued that tutional order, in conspiracy with others. there were other grounds too for the release On July 27, Kocharyan was remanded of their client. EU to provide 36 million of financial support in custody for two months by a court deci- On March 1 and 2, 2008, the then au- to Armenia sion. But on August 13, the Court of Appeal thorities of Armenia used force against the granted Robert Kocharyan’s legal defend- opposition members who were rallying in ers’ appeal to commute the first-instance downtown Yerevan, and against the results The European Union will provide 36 million of financial support to Armenia with court’s decision on remanding their client of the then recent presidential election. a focus on areas such as education, energy efficiency, environmental protection, Ar- in custody, and Kocharyan was released Eight demonstrators as well as two ser- menian government tweeted. from courtroom on the grounds that he had vicemen of the internal troops were killed This will create a favorable investment and business environment. By the end of presidential immunity. in the clashes. But no one had been brought the year Armenia will receive 5.5 million. Both the Prosecutor General’s Office to account for these deaths, to this day. NOR OR ENG. 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AGBU Western SENATORS MENENDEZ AND MARKEY PRESS ARMENIA District Promotes AMBASSADOR NOMINEE ON REAFFIRMATION OF THE Early Education of ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Genocide Armenia Ambassador Nominee Promises to Support Armenia's "Remarkable" Democratic Reforms

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Foreign Re- lations Committee hearing, in response to questions posed by Ranking Member Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), the U.S. Ambassadorial nominee to Armenia, Lynne M. Tracy, agreed that "1.5 million Armenians were de- ported, massacred, or marched to their death in the final years of the Ottoman Empire" in 1915, but fell short of properly cate- gorizing the killings as a genocide, reported the Armenian As- sembly of America (Assembly). "We have a historical reality. One and a half million people were massacred. That's a genocide. And yet, we send an Am- From 1915 to present day, AGBU has bassador to the country. We will have them go to a memorial of been at the forefront of all Genocide a holocaust of Armenian people, yet they won't be able to call it recognition efforts. When the AGBU a genocide," Ranking Member Menendez said. "If we are not U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Hearing for the Western District board first caught wind able to acknowledge the past, we are destined to relive it." Nomination of Ms. Lynne M. Tracy for Ambassador of the United of the children’s book titled “Under the Ranking Member Menendez asked Tracy a series of ques- States to the Republic of Armenia Light of the Moon,” written by Armen- tions on the Armenian Genocide and the historical facts of what ian-American author Laura Michael, it occurred, and also on a U.S. tax treaty between the two coun- "In April and May of this year, hundreds of thousands of Ar- was a no brainer to form a partnership tries. menian citizens took to the streets with determination but with- and promote the book alongside the au- "The Trump Administration and I personally acknowledge out violence to hold their government accountable. Like so thor. To encourage young readers to pur- the historical facts of what took place at the end of the Ottoman many others, I was heartened to see a peaceful transition of chase and read the book, AGBU Western Empire - the mass killings, the forced deportations, and marches power. Armenia still has work ahead, however, to cement the District launched a book contest target- that ended 1.5 million lives and a lot of sufferings. If confirmed, gains of the past six months. If confirmed, I would continue the ing 2nd to 5th grade students of all back- I will do everything in my power to acknowledge and respect distinguished efforts of my predecessor, Ambassador Rick grounds. the losses and suffering, and commit myself to participating in Mills, to support the aspirations of the Armenian people, who Since the launch of the book contest any remembrance activities," Tracy explained during the Sen- are calling for accountable governance, an economy free of un- back in April, AGBU Western District ate Foreign Relations Committee nomination hearing. fair and monopolistic practices, respect for human rights and has organized book readings with the Referring to the Armenian Genocide, Senator Markey said, fundamental freedoms, rule of law buttressed by an independ- students of AGBU Manoogian-Demird- "It's time for us just to stand up and call it what it was. It helps ent judiciary, and a system of government with strong checks jian School and AGBU Camp Amaras, us in the future to have credibility." and balances," Tracy added. where Laura Michael and the book’s il- "The Armenian Assembly applauds Ranking Member Lynne M. Tracy of Ohio is a Career Member of the Senior lustrator, Aram Gaboudian, have visited Menendez and Senator Markey. We whole-heartily concur with Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, currently serving students and presented on the meaning them - if we do not appropriately acknowledge the past, we are as Senior Advisor for Russia Affairs at the U.S. Department of of the book. In an effort to raise more not only destined to repeat it, but also hurt U.S. credibility," Ar- State. Previously, she served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the awareness about the contest, AGBU menian Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny stated. U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia; Deputy Assistant Secretary Western District met with GUSD Board Senator Markey also asked how the Administration plans to for Central Asia in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Af- of Education representatives to encour- support Armenia's democratic reforms, which Tracy indicated fairs at the Department of State; Deputy Chief of Mission at the age adding the book in its elementary were "remarkable." With national elections in Armenia on Sun- U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan; and Principal Officer schools as an elective reading sugges- day, December 9, the nominee made clear in her testimony: "The at the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Astana, Kazakhstan. Ad- tion, as well as promote contest partici- overall goal of our Armenia policy remains an independent, ditionally, Ms. Tracy served as the Principal Officer at the U.S. pation. The GUSD loved the idea of democratic, and prosperous Armenia, at peace with its neigh- Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, where she was awarded the early education about the Genocide and bors. Situated astride a geographic and cultural crossroads, Ar- Secretary's Award for Heroism. She is the recipient of the State decided to purchase 1,000 books to hand menia has always balanced competing interests, and we Department's Distinguished Honor Award. Ms. Tracy earned out to the district’s students. continue to affirm our commitment to a sovereign Armenia, free her B.A. from the University of Georgia and J.D. from the Uni- “It is with much gratitude and ap- to choose its own partners." versity of Akron. preciation to our partnership with the AGBU Western District in providing re- sources for our 26,000 students. We have ABMDR establishes presence in Israel, making it the 30th country in its been in search for years of a book which global network would be appropriate for our 17,000 elementary school age students. “Under the Inaugural outreach and recruitment organized by Jerusalem’s Armenian community Light of the Moon” is spot on and we are so excited as a district to purchase the Los Angeles, December 3, 2018 – With members of the Jerusalem Armenian saving mission to them. On this occasion, books for all of our elementary schools its first-ever public event held in community to join the organization as as we welcome our newest members in our district,” expressed GUSD Board Jerusalem late last month, the Armenian potential bone marrow stem cell donors. from among the dynamic Armenian of Education President, Gregory Kriko- Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) Subsequently Dr. Avagyan delivered a community of Jerusalem, I would like to rian. expanded its mission to Israel, making it thorough presentation on ABMDR’s convey our deep gratitude to Mrs. The contest is intended to target a the 30th country in the global network of worldwide activities and goals, and Noyemi Nalbandian for believing in our young audience for early education countries where ABMDR actively ad- stressed the vital importance of main- cause, and for her avid support in organ- about the Genocide, encourage discus- vances its mission, in close collaboration taining a large, international registry of izing our first outreach and recruitment sion among the younger population re- with local Armenian communities. donors for the chance to save lives. in the city.” On November 23, ABMDR Executive Following Dr. Avagyan’s presenta- garding heroism, and assist parents who Director Dr. Sevak Avagyan and ABMDR tion, many young attendants joined the About the Armenian Bone Marrow may have questions about how to start President Dr. Frieda Jordan held an out- ranks of ABMDR. On her part, Mrs. Nal- Donor Registry: Established in 1999, the discussion with their own children reach and recruitment event at the Ar- bandian announced that she will soon or- ABMDR, a nonprofit organization, helps Ar- about the Genocide. With Genocide ed- menian Community Center of Jerusalem. ganize additional ABMDR outreach and menians and non-Armenians worldwide sur- ucation now a part of the new social The groundbreaking event, attended by recruitment events in other Armenian vive life-threatening blood-related illnesses by studies curriculum for high school stu- scores of new supporters, was organized communities in Israel, with the full sup- recruiting and matching donors to those re- dents in California, it only makes sense by Noyemi Nalbandian, a member of the port of the institutions she represents. quiring bone marrow stem cell transplants. to start the conversation with students at Armenian National Committee of “Adding Israel to the network of To date, the Registry has recruited over a younger age. With age-appropriate Jerusalem as well as a representative of countries with an ABMDR presence is a 29,000 donors in 30 countries across four reading material, that goal is now possi- the city’s Armenian Relief Society and major milestone in the history of our or- continents, identified 4,482 patients, and fa- ble. Homenetmen chapters. ganization,” Dr. Jordan said. “Dr. Av- cilitated 31 bone marrow transplants. For Complete contest rules and a link to In her opening remarks, Nalbandian agyan and I were delighted to meet more information, call (323) 663-3609 or purchase the book are available on welcomed Doctors Avagyan and Jordan members of Jerusalem’s Armenian com- visit abmdr.am. www.agbuwd.org/bookcontest. and praised the work of ABMDR, urging munity and introducing ABMDR’s life-  NOR OR ENG. November 29 copy:Layout 1 12/5/18 6:06 PM Page 3

Üáñ úñ Thursday« December 6, 2018 9 Arminé Iknadossian's debut book of poetry to Director of Diocese’s Zohrab Center Presents New be presented at Abril Bookstore Research to American Anthropological Assoc. On Friday, November 16, Dr. Christo- Glendale, CA – Author ARMINÉ pher Sheklian, director of the Krikor and IKNADOSSIAN will present her Clara Zohrab Information Center of the newly released, debut book of poems, Eastern Diocese of the Armenian church ALL THAT WASTED FRUIT on of America, presented his newest re- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 at search at the 117th annual meeting of the 7:30pm at ABRIL BOOKSTORE - 415 American Anthropological Association E. Broadway, Glendale, CA. Admis- (AAA), in San Jose, CA. sion is free. Dr. Sheklian, whose research focuses All That Wasted Fruit explores the on Armenian Apostolic Christianity and sacred feminine through characters its role in Armenian cultural life, is from the bible, mythology and history trained as an anthropologist, receiving who have been marginalized or mis- his doctorate from the department of An- represented. In six sections, each titled thropology at the University of Chicago after a specific manifestation of the in 2017. goddess archetype, Iknadossian re- At the conference Dr. Sheklian deliv- veals her relationship to the divine and ered a paper titled “Christian Environ- mentalism and the Temporality of the risks one must take to find their own strength within. Dr. Christopher Sheklian, director of the Creation(ism).” This paper is the begin- Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Arminé Iknadossian immigrated to the United States in Eastern Diocese’s Zohrab Information ning of a new research project, which 1978 to escape the civil war. She earned an MFA from Antioch University where she Center, delivering a paper at the annual looks at different Christian responses to was awarded a fellowship from Summer Poetry in Idyllwild. After teaching English conference of the American contemporary environmental challenges. for 20 years, Iknadossian wrote the chapbook United States of Love & Other Poems Anthropological Association. (2015). During her tenure as a teacher, The Los Angeles Writing Project awarded Ik- In addition to relying on the extensive nadossian a fellowship for their summer residency. Iknadossian is also a founding theological writings of the Eastern Or- time that the AAA met in San Jose, the fellow of the Anaphora Residency for Writers of Color, awarded by Otis College of Art thodox Church, Dr. Sheklian has begun Society for Armenian Studies convened and Design. fieldwork with Christian environmental in San Antonio as part of the larger an- Presented by Abril Bookstore. groups based in New York. He also nual meeting of the Middle East Studies CONTACT: Arno Yeretzian at Abril Bookstore (818) 243-4112, [email protected] draws on the theology of the Armenian Association. Apostolic Church, and plans to articulate During that meeting, the Society for Armenian Assembly Delegation Attends an Armenian Christian environmental Armenian Studies announced the win- theology as he continues this project. ners of the best books and dissertations Orange County Tribute Dinner for Rep. Ed Royce The annual meeting of the American in Armenian Studies for the years 2015- Anthropological Association is the 2017. Dr. Sheklian’s dissertation, “Theol- largest academic gathering of anthropology and the Community: The Armenian ogists in the world, convening for almost Minority, Tradition, and Secularism in a week every year. During that week, Turkey” was awarded the second place hundreds of panel presentations offer a “Honorable Mention” for best disserta- view of the current state of the academic tion. discipline of anthropology. As director of the Zohrab Information In addition to his membership in the Center, Dr. Sheklian maintains active American Anthropological Association, participation in the academic discipline Dr. Sheklian is also a member of the So- of Armenian Studies and its related ciety for Armenian Studies. At the same fields. VOLUNTEER WITH PURPOSE Have the Birthright experience at any age! When Lucine Karjian, 60, decided to oil and gas industry in Milan as a busi- NEWPORT COAST, CA – On Decem- about the Armenian Genocide in public fo- volunteer in Armenia in the fall of 2017, ness analyst, development manager, and ber 3, an Armenian Assembly of America rums,” stated Assembly SCRC member little did she know that her experience senior project manager. This spring, (Assembly) delegation, headed by Assem- Helen Haig, who also serves on WACOC's would lead directly to a job one year while volunteering at Green Lane NGO bly Southern California Regional Council Board of Trustees as its Chair of Strategic later. and participating in forums, excursions (SCRC) members Helen Haig and Jim Me- Planning for the 2018-2021 term, and is an Araks Antanesian, 33, came to Arme- and community service projects, shealso likian, was pleased to attend a tribute din- Ambassador's Circle member of that au- nia earlier this year with a dual purpose made time to apply to job openings. As ner, hosted by the World Affairs Council of gust organization. — to volunteer and to see if she could of October 1, she is a Senior Project Man- Orange County (WACOC), in honor of Joining Ms. Haig at the tribute dinner Rep. Ed Royce, Chairman of the U.S. were WACOC Board of Trustees member make a more permanent move to Arme- ager at TUMO Center for Creative Tech- House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Diana Megrian Hekimian, Assembly nia. A couple of months ago she did! nologies in Yerevan. Araks is pleased A great friend of the Armenian Ameri- trustees Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Connie Me- Lucine was born in Iraq, moving to with her new life in Armenia and excited can community, staunch supporter of pro- likian, Assembly members Dr. and Mrs. the United States with her family in 1980. to see what the future may hold. Armenia(n) issues, and co-author of the Mike and Sunny Schmitt, and Assembly A graduate of Columbia University, she Test your limits, travel with purpose - Royce-Engel Letter which bolsters the Art- Orange County Regional Committee is a chemist and pharmaceutical scientist. join AVC! Armenian Volunteer Corps offers sakh peace process, Chairman Royce (R- (OCRC) member Anahid Arakelian. She has many years experience in the volunteering opportunities to people of all CA-39) delivered an uplifting speech on The Assembly delegation was de- pharmaceutical industry, the last ten as ages and backgrounds. U.S. foreign policy priorities on the occa- lighted to see and converse with WACOC Director of Regulatory Affairs. For part As you start planning your travels, why sion of WACOC's third Annual Round the Ambassador's Circle members, Mr. and of her volunteer service, AVC placed Lu- not consider a service experience — be it pro- World Lecture & Holiday Celebration at Mrs. Serge and Mona Tomassian, at the cine at FMD K&L, an international com- fessional or less formal; alone, as a couple, or the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast. dinner. Serge Tomassian, Esq. is Senior pany that provides a range of services to with friends. AVC will customize the experi- In speaking about the importance of U.S. Managing Partner of Tomassian, Throck- the pharmaceutical and medical indus- ence for you. Email us your questions at efforts to advance human rights globally, morton & Inouye LLP, based in Irvine, Cal- tries worldwide, where she led seminars [email protected]. When you're ready, you can Congressman Royce emphasized to atten- ifornia. Mr. Tomassian currently serves as on regulatory affairs. Lucine returned to simply apply online. dees that official U.S. recognition of the Ar- Secretary of the National Board of Direc- Armenia this fall with a one-year con- Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC) offers menian Genocide would be key towards tors of the World Affairs Councils of Amer- tract as Regulatory Affairs Consultant at immersion, non-tourist experiences similar preventing future mass atrocities and ica. He is a past Chairman of the Board of FMD K&L. She is excited to be able to to those offered by its sister organisation crimes against humanity. Trustees of WACOC, and currently serves “Armenian Assembly of America dele- on its Executive Board as Community Re- share her knowledge in a more perma- Birthright Armenia (BR) to anyone who is gates were thrilled to see and convey the lations Chair. nent way. not BR-eligible; i.e. to individuals of all back- Assembly's gratitude and good wishes to The Assembly delegation was also Araks was born in Dilijan, Armenia, grounds and ethnicity from across the globe, Congressman Royce for 36 years of distin- pleased to meet with the current Chairman grew up in Belarus and moved to Rome age 21 and up. Service terms are as short as guished public service representing Or- of the Board of Trustees and Executive for university. Armed with a Bachelor's two weeks and up to one year.To date, AVC ange County in the California State Senate Committee of WACOC, the Honorable degree in International Business and a has hosted 800 volunteers from 52 countries. and the U.S. House of Representatives, Judge James P. Gray (Ret.). Master's in Economics and International For more information visit www.armenian- and for consistently speaking the truth  Trade Management, she worked in the volunteer.org. NOR OR ENG. November 29 copy:Layout 1 12/5/18 6:06 PM Page 4

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Affiliation Agreement Signed Between the ARMENIA SCHOOL FOUNDATION USA Zoryan Institute and the American University FIFTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED WORK of Armenia Glendale, California - Armenia 24 Darbas Secondary Syunik School Foundation (ASF) USA is proud 25 Artashavan Secondary Aragatzotn to announce the completion of thirty- 26 Arevatzag Secondary Lori four new projects this year. Through the 27 Bazmaghbyur Secondary Aragat- dedication and hard work of its board zotn members, ASF surpassed its mission of 28 Garni Banavan Junior City Kotayk striving to provide comfortable and safe 29 Geghakert Pre-School Armavir learning environment by providing new 30 Aghrlich Pre-School Armavir student and teacher classroom furniture 31 Tzghkaber Pre-School Lori to schools in remote villages in Armenia 32 Armavir Child Development Cen- and Artsakh. ASF USA extends sincere ter Armavir gratitude to all its donors and is pleased 33 Gyumri #21 Junior Shirak to announce that, since its conception in 34 Hayrenyantz Secondary Shirak 2003, has raised over one million dollars and furnished 325 schools benefiting Secondary School Grades 1-12 TORONTO, Canada: The Zoryan In- common goals of seeking truth, of 26,000 students. Junior School (Himnakan) Grades 1-9 stitute and the American University of preparing students for a lifetime of con- Projects were made possible through Armenia (AUA) have signed an affilia- tributions to the Armenian Studies, and various fundraising activities, general ASF USA has formed partnerships tion agreement. This agreement will pro- helping all to see that Armenian history donations, donations in-lieu-of-gifts/ with key organizations and institutions vide the partners an opportunity to is part of global history and has many flowers, or in-memory-of loved ones. In such as Ministry of Education, Ministry undertake collaborative and strategic ac- lessons to teach and many lessons to be addition, ASF USA was gifted a very of Diaspora, World Vision Armenia, ademic projects which will raise aware- learned. All win from this partnership: generous 4th year donation from Tam- Peace Corps Armenia, Children of Ar- ness about issues the Armenian nation AUA, the University of California, which berchi Foundation. menia Fund (COAF), Armenian Relief faces, and elevate discourse relating to is directly involved with AUA, Zoryan, ASF-USA celebrated its Fifteen Year Society (HOM), Focus on Childern Now these issues. These activities will include which has been a leader over 36 years of Anniversary on March 17th, 2018 at Ver- (FCN), Homentmen Glendale “Ararat” research, symposiums, conferences, and human rights education, and Armenian tigo Banquet Hall, on 400 W. Glenoaks Chapter, AGBU, Glendale-Ghapan Sister university courses relating to relevant is- Studies, which will be strengthened Blvd. in Glendale, CA. His Eminence City Assoc. and Rotary Club of sues. The institute will congruently es- greatly through the association that has Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate Pasadena. Moneh Der Grigorian, ASF tablish a physical branch of the Institute been forged. The ZoryanAUA partner- of Western Diocese of the Armenian USA Chairwoman notes, “We see our in Armenia, as a subsidiary of our North ship will be open, will follow the highest Church of North America, Reverent Fa- partnerships as a means to strengthen American organization. academic standards, and will serve truth, ther Der Artak Demirjian representing our mutual charitable goals and remain In celebrating this development, Pres- and through truth, justice. Education and Western Prelacy of The Armenian Apos- grateful to our past partners with which ident of the Zoryan Institute K.M. Greg scholarship can’t do everything, espe- tolic Church of America, representative we hope to reenergize our ties, including Sarkissian stated that cially in a post-factual world, but it is still of Congrassman Adam Schiff, Glendale Armenian Educational Foundation, Ar- "The new affiliation and branch will our best hope,” remarked Dr. Roger City councilmen Mr. Vrej Aghajanian and menian-American Chamber of Com- broaden the scope of our work and our Smith, Chairman of the Academic Board Mr. Ara Najarian, evening’s special hon- merce and Sunrise Rotary Club of impact through academic projects. This of the Zoryan Institute. oree, Mr. Tony Tamberchi, representa- Glendale.” affiliation further becomes a model of The Zoryan Institute will continue to tives of local organizations and Moneh added, “Moving steadfast for- successful partnership which could lay retain the same board members to direct community leaders and 300 guests in- ward, we envision an even wider and the groundwork for affiliations with and supervise activities of the institute in vigorated the significance of the ASF’s 15 more positive impact on the educational other institutions and universities across all offices. The institute may elect to add year achievements. The evening’s pro- communities and networks of the Moth- the world." one Armenia-based board member. Nat- gram began with an invocation by His erland. Counting on our traditional do- President Armen Der Kiureghian of urally, Zoryan will continue with the Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derder- nation pools, ASF will also launch a AUA had further positive comments to work in Canada and the United States ian. Annette Kiureghian delivered the grant-writing strategy to maintain the add, stating: that we have carried out over the past 36 opening remarks and ASF Chairwoman, high level and quality of its activities in "We are pleased to sign this agree- years. In this ever-changing world, Zo- Moneh Der Grigorian presented Mr. the future.” ment with the Zoryan Institute, which ryan has recognized the need to expand Tamberchi with appreciation award for has a long history of high-quality schol- our horizons, and thus we are pleased to their continued support. About - Armenia School Foundation arly work. The collaboration will further share this momentous development. The In 2018, ASF USA provided a total of (ASF) – USA is a California-based 501(3)c broaden our teaching, research and pub- staff, board members, faculty and part- 840 new student desk/chair sets, 178 nonprofit organization with a mission to lic service programs on contemporary is- ners of the Zoryan Institute look forward teacher desk/chair sets, 218 blackboards, provide new furniture and equipment to sues of importance to Armenia and to broadening the Institute’s scope, and 40 bookshelves, 139 coat hangers, 26 pre- schools in remote villages of Armenia Armenians.” collaborating on further projects with the school table/chair sets, and 45 pre-school and Artsakh. ASF is operating with less The agreement will allow AUA stu- American University of Armenia. closets, for 1860 students at 34 schools than 4% overhead. Every past and pres- dents to have unrestricted access to the The Zoryan Institute of Canada and listed below. All furniture is made in Ar- ent member of the board of directors has Zoryan Institute’s research and scholarly its subsidiary, the International Institute mavir, Armenia. worked and works diligently on volun- work archives. Furthermore, select AUA for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, 1 Nor Hachne Secondary Kotayk teer basis. students will have the opportunity to is the first non-profit, international cen- 2 Sverdlov Secondary Lori take part in the annual Genocide and tre devoted to the research and docu- 3 Yeghvard Secondary-Kapan City ASF USA Board of Directors: Human Rights University Program in mentation of contemporary issues with a Syunik Moneh D. Grigorian (Chairwoman), Toronto, Canada, organized by the Zo- focus on Genocide, Diaspora and Home- 4 Soorenavan Secondary Ararat Maral Anjargolian (Vice Chairwoman), ryan Institute. land. For more information about the Zo- 5 Baghanis Secondary Tavoosh Ojeni Sammis (Secretary), Ida Moghoyan “The alliance of the Zoryan Institute ryan Institute and its projects, please visit 6 Koghb #2 Secondary Tavoosh (Treasurer), Arax Avanessian (Events Co- and the American University of Armenia one of our websites: www.zoryaninsti- 7 Tatev Secondary Syunik Chair), Annette Kiureghian is a marriage made in heaven. 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 , ¸»Ïï»Ù»ñ9-ÇÁéç   ,       -      ( 25 )   -        - êîÆÊúêøÚºÜ´ÜÎ             ,   ,   ØºÄàÔàìàô¸ÆÜ      -           ,   ÚÎà´îºÜ         10  - ,          -              -    ,         -  ,    -  ,   -    -     -      ,                -          -        -       , - ,      ,   ,    -  -  -   ,       -  ,     -  ,    -         -                 -  ,   …    -  ,       -    ,   10   -    « - ,       …,         -    ,       » -   -    - ,           ,                  -   ,     -           -  ,    -  ,    -   ,           ,    -              ,     ,   -               ,     ,   -  ,    -          -  9-   - ,     -   «    ,    -     -  ,     - »     ,    ,           ,  -               ,    -       -         - ,      ,     ,       ,       ,    -  «   -      ,    -     -   »    5-10                   ,         ,    - ,     ,                - ,  -     - ,    -       ,           -  -              ,      -      ,    ,       -      ,         ,   -      -      ,            ,             -              ,         -    -      ,     ,  

14       - ... ØºÆÎºÜ ´øº       -   ,      ,  ¶à¶øúÎºÜ    (      )   (do -  35   -       - nor sibling registry)         -         ,      ,                                   ,      ...         -           -     18  ,   - :     -          -      -    -           ,  , «       30-   ,             -   ,    , -        -     -       -    -     ,     ,  ,   ,  Sperm bank- ,            - ,    -  18      -         ,          ,   -  1,700 ,            ,        -  ,    ,           -     -          donor 401      ...   ,                   ,   , 14-   -  ,   -  (3-5 )  ,        ( ),      ,  -     ,      -     -       425     -                   -    -       ,   ,   -  (primary elections)   -        -       14-          -        Nor Or, December 6, 2018, No. 47_N.O. Blank 12/5/18 6:28 PM Page 8

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      - ,          ,        - ,       -       -     -      -  ,       ,   -  -             ,   ,   ( « -    -  ,   -    »  2018   -      -    -     -  2- )             -  ,   -     -    ,      ,     -    -      -  «  ,  -        ,  -   -   (   -   ,     »  , ,        - “”- ()   -      -           -   ,         ,        -  ,         ( -         2015   -     -        «, , )   -     -       - »    -     -   ,  -         -        -      - ),   ,     -    -   ,        -         ,  ,      - « » (Silicon Val -        ,         ley)      -   - -  -        «»       -        -      -            ,   ,            ,    -     «»   ,      ,   ,   , ,  -   -    -    ,     -    ( -            )   -   «   -      , ,   , » «  -      ,         « - »  , ,  -    -    »-                -    -         $8       ,   ,     . (    - ,  «»       ,        ,              ,      )    -        ,     ,     -     -      ,         -   «»-        Microsoft  Apple   -  ,  ,     , -        -          -    -  « » -     -                 20  -    -   ,  «   ,   -     - ,    » « »     , ,  -       ,    ,  -   (Brand)     -  ,     , ,   - ,      ,     -    -  ,          ,      -     « »  -      -     ,      -       ,   ,    12-15   -     ê.çÙÇÍáõÙßáõ»óÑÛáóéçÇ  -   ,  -     - ,      ÉáõëõáñÇã»ñÇïûÁ  ,      -     -  ,          1-       ,   -     .   .  - ,     -       :   .....  ,   ,   ,                   -     2015     -       ,       :      ,   -                ,       :        -  «      .  .        .  -,  - ,   ,     -   . ,  . :   - -     -  »  ,  -          -      -         .   :     ,        - .     ,      «»  -    ,   . ,          .  -   -        -   . :  ,   - ,      ,     .    -     -             -     -  : Nor Or, December 6, 2018, No. 47_N.O. 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îËñáõÇ ØÑ ìÜÜÈ¶Üò... ìÜàêÎºÜ (Ì»É26ÜáÛ»Ù»ñ1959-Ç,¶ÑÇñ¿,º·Çåïáë)           -   59-  -           ,     ,   ,    , , , -       -      -  ... ,       -  ,    -  .  ,   -    - , 29  2018-:  ,    -  ,  -       -    .     - , ,  -        ,    , ...       -      -         -      ,            -      ,        ,   -        -    ...      -  ()   ,  ,           ,  ,  -               -  ()     .  ,   -   ,  -    ,  -    «»  - , , ,  -       ,     -  ,  ,  - ,         - ,  ,   -       -     ,  , ,  , , ,    - ,    -    - ,      :  .    -    -         -  ,         - , 11  2018-,   11:00-   .  .    (St. Peter Armenian Apos -      -     - tolic Church, 17231 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406),   -  ,     -     Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn ,     -    (6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068)  : ...      -   ,   -      “Phoenicia” Restaurant-   ,   -    -   (343 N. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91203):        - ***      ...      -           - - --      ` ***   AGBU-AYA San Fernando Chapter, 6844 Oakdale Ave., Canoga Park, CA       - , ,  - 91306,  , , 26  1959-       , - « » `      -     Nor Or Publishing, 1901 N. Allen Ave., Altadena, CA 91001        -  , , :           - :  -      -     òôÎò¶Æ      -   .  ,    -    1978-     .     ,   -   .        -       -      -         ,      LA   ...         Trade Tech     -  ,  .          Electrical Contractor,  , ,             1986-      , ,  -     «...   ,    “V.O. Elec tric”  ,          - ,   »          ,         -         -        -     -           -  ,   -      ...          1996    .  ,  òôÎò¶Æ òôÎò¶Æ

          ,     .       -                             -         ,             -         ,                   -   ,           ,   -   ,         ,   ,  , ` ,   ,   -        

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.´Ú´àô¸ºÜ «ÆôêÆê-ô» ÖÜäÚÆÜ Ì¶Æ. øÇÙÁïáÕáí... êÆÈÆÎàÜÚÆÜ 50ØÆÈÆàÜ îàÈÆ âàôØÜº  ,  6- àìÆîÆØæ   « »        -    1- , .   -      -   - -          - «-»   -      ,    -                 ,    25      ( 50  )   ,   ,   -     «-    ,      »    -    ,      - ,          -  .   ,              -    -              30ÙÇÉÇáïáÉñ»ññáõÙ.ºñ»õÇÙ¿ç       - åÇïÇÏéáõóáõÇ«ÆÅ»»ñÏùÕù»     -  ,      -    -      -          :   «   -   -    -   »  -     -  -      - ,   -   47- -             - .    -         - ,     -   ,   Google, Apple, Nvidia, ,   1-    Synopsis,  Intel       -   30-       -        -  ,  -   ,  -    -       -      :    ,     -   75- - .   -   , ,  -      -     - ,              -      -          1500  -       -           ,   -   ,   «    , 2000    -  -      :     ,  -     -     -    ,   - -      -    -       32   -     ,       -       ,          ,     -           -  :   (incubator) 38  30  ,     -       -   1-  »,     Ò»ñÏÉáõÍ¿   ,   -  «»    “National Instruments”  -      - «ÛáóñÍÇõ»ñ»     -   .           -  ,   -  , 21  , ÏáõëÏóáõÃ»       -         2016- ÷áËË·ÑÁ     -  ,     -   ,    -       -   4-        -       ,      -     -      - êñáõÑÇêñ·ë»ÁåÇïÇÙëÏóÇ        ,     «ºáõñáíÇÅÁ2019» »ñ·ÇÙñóáÛÃÇ  ,    - « .     -  »   - « 2019»   -     - , Haynews.am-  -       -      -     -     - ,    ,  2014- 2018     -         -       -     -  ,       14-18        ,      -  ,     -  2006-        ,        , ,  ,        -     ,    ,   ...   -  , , ,          Mp3-, «»   -  ,   -  .   , “Genealogy” ,         , ,     Nor Or, December 6, 2018, No. 47_N.O. 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ÛÏÏáõÃåáÉÇËÏñ           ,       -        18-19-        (65 .),   .    (86 .),    (70 .)  «»-« » 0-2      (74 .)    «»-«» 1-1 (92 .)      ,   «»-«-» 0-3          «»-«»0-1 •   8      - «»-«-» 0-1     ,   «»-«» 4-0   -       - «»-«» 1-0    7   ,    - «»-« »1-3 ,               .         . . . . . .        17 10 3 4 20-10 33  17 9 2 6 24-20 29 ËÙïÛÇËÏñ  17 8 3 6 21-19 27 - 17 7 5 5 20-14 26 •          17 7 4 6 25-21 25       ,      17 5 7 5 14-16 22 2013 . -        17 6 4 7 19-16 22  ,     3-0      17 3 4 10 11-24 13 ,       - 6-6   16 2 6 8 13-27 12        550 • -    - -    ,   450   ,  27-                             2014 .  ,   2016-   «   -     , •               »,    28-  50-      - 20-    20   -                -   32       11     -  ,  12   7        8,5- ,      - • 2019 .  8-21-               ,  •  2-9-                 ,      -        «»         3   -      «»,   -            «»  -    «» « -     »   4  . ,    «»,       7-17-   - «»  «»           ()         «»,       6-        26-30-   •   15-         «  – »   - (   ) «   - »  2-1       - ØñÏ Éáõñ»ñÁ ÏÁ ÑÙñ¿ª ôºîÆê ´ÚØºÜ     «»       2-  • -      -19  2020 .      -        10- ,     ,          2019 .  2-8- •  2-  2018-2019 .            -  5  «», « », « », «»  « » •    101-  -   -  •           -   « »   31-   -    ,      -      •   -2020-        -    10 ,     -      -2020-       . 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