Photos. 'I am going, so I can come back'. Who is the 20-year-old Ruddik Garibyan killed today

Today, Ruddik Rafik Garibyan was killed; he was 20 years old and from Alaverdi, holding the rank of junior sergeant. He was studying at Vanadzor State University. On September 29, 2021, he was awarded by the Ministry of Defense with certificates of honor for the 30th anniversary of Independence, as well as for courageously facing the difficulties of military service and for strictly adhering to regulations and orders from commanders.

Ruddik's social media page was filled with posts about his service, alongside numerous photographs. In a photo from 2021, he wrote, 'I am going, so I can come back.'

Ruddik had served in the Armenian army for 11 months. He was the only son in the family and had one sister.