YEREVAN, JUNE 27, NOYAN TAPAN. Culturologist Ruben Angalatian expressed his point of view at the June 26 press conference, saying: "Armenian culture, as well as those of different nations, are currently in collapse." According to him, everything has turned into show, artificial values are being appreciated and that is the reason that the real art in Armenia goes to the background. He particularly mentioned the fact that if Yerevan was considered to be a cultural city in the 60s of the 20th century, the cultural life in the capital is currently undergoing degradation. According to R. Angalatian, if there is state thinking, then Armenian culture will develop not only inside the borders of the country, but it will also enter the world market. "There are such painters in Armenia, whose works can be competitive in the world market. However, we need financial means for that," the culturologist mentioned. In the culturologist's opinion, if Armenians have two great figures in the sphere of the cinema: Pharajanov and Pheleshian, it does not mean that the Armenian cinematography exists today. The same can be said about the sphere of the theater. R. Angalatian believes that only classical music and sculpture are in a good condition, but, unfortunately, they are not appreciated either. "We have fine sculptors, but Yerevan is full of vulgar sculptures. We also have a fine school of composers, but the young generation is listening to vulgar music. Serious steps should be taken in order not to lose what we have achieved with great difficulty," R. Angalatian mentioned.

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