Nairi Hohikyan on Being Labeled a Russia Promoter and Political Party Member

Journalist Nairi Hohikyan stated on his Facebook page: “Together with my like-minded friends, we have officially founded the ‘Ararat Values Foundation,’ whose main goal is to disseminate national ideology and values throughout our entire nation—across the Armenian world.”

“Recently, I have been variously linked to this or that political party, and then transformed into a supposed promoter of Russia. I was intentionally silent. Today, I openly say that if I decide to support someone or walk a political path with anyone, I will announce it myself. For now, I declare that I am the director of the ‘Ararat Values Foundation’—free from any inner-political turmoil, engaged in strengthening and disseminating national values.”

The founders and supporters of the ‘Ararat Values Foundation’ are confident that we will have opportunities for new victories and national happiness, which will not depend on the whims of any individual or superpower. We will build our stable and victorious future ourselves, and for that, we must first recognize ourselves, our identity, our true power, and our value.

“Ararat is the mountain on the slopes of which the Armenian nation was formed, under whose name the first Armenian state—the Kingdom of Ararat—was established, and finally, from the summit of Ararat, humanity received a new life when Noah's Ark descended there. Therefore, the Ararat values hold significance not only for all Armenians but also for the entire world.”

“The ‘Ararat Values Foundation’ is an apolitical organization, not sponsored by any political force, and it does not sponsor any political force. The ‘Ararat Values Foundation’ is prepared to collaborate with all individuals and organizations whose goal is not to gather political points but to strengthen Armenian statehood and reinforce sustainable national values.”

“The ‘Ararat Values Foundation’ advocates for unity and solidarity. We will do everything possible to eliminate the poison of hatred and intolerance from our nation. More details will be provided in the very near future.”