YEREVAN, JULY 23, NOYAN TAPAN. The RA Ministry of Education and Science, on September 14-20, will organize simultaneously two All Armenian competitions for pupils in Yerevan, the third olympiad on Armenian language and literature and the competition of Armenological knowledge. Noyan Tapan correspondent was informed about it by the Ministry's Information and Public Relations Department. The goal of these competitions on knowledge in Armenian language and Armenological subjects is to promote and encourage knowledge of Armenian language, Armenian literature, Armenian history, and Armenian culture. The olympiad and the competition of Armenological knowledge are intended for pupils above 14 years. Tasks from Armenian history and Armenian culture will be included in the competition of Armenological knowledge. The participants can be both pupils of Armenian colleges and educational institutions and Armenian and foreign youths attending other schools. Pupils speaking other languages can take part in the competitions in languages they prefer. First, second and third category prizes have been instituted for the winners of both competitions. Contests of recital, oratory, patriotic song, and other creative contests are also envisaged. Special and encouraging prizes have been instituted for them.

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