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A Trace of President Hollande in Yerevan

When French President François Hollande paid a visit to Yerevan on May 14, 2014, he participated in the opening ceremonies of a park dedicated to French-Armenian WW II resistance fighter Missak Manouchian.

Buildings, not in the best of shape, surrounding the park (commonly called Mashtots Park) were covered with sheeting. The sheeting remained for months after Hollande’s visit.

The banner on House 41 caused the roof to start leaking some weeks ago.

Karineh Mnatsakanyan lives in House 41 along with her daughter and grandson.

Karineh Mnatsakanyan:  “Everyone remembers the sheeting covering our house. We weren’t against its placement.”

The sheeting remained for several months after Hollande left and wasn’t removed until lately.

A strong wind blew the sheeting, securely attached to the roof, causing damage to the building.

Karineh Mnatsakanyan: “It rained heavily that day as well. Our entire ceiling was inundated.”

Mrs. Mnatsakanyan wanted to pay a visit the Yerevan Municipality to demand compensation but changed her mind.

KM:  “Our entire house needs renovation. I figured the ceiling damage was small in comparison.”

 KM: “When the wind blows sideways, plaster from the walls outside is blown away. That’s to say the house needs some serious work.”

Residents do not know whether to spend money on repairs or not. Imminent domain is the fear.

KM: “A company was about to purchase this house years ago. They wanted to build a new house in the site. Then came the financial crisis and the plan was scrapped.”

KM: “We do not know if the house will be listed as eminent domain. Yes, the house needs to be reinforced and repaired, but one day they can come and declare it eminent domain. Who will reimburse us for the work?”

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GB
If the house own by private homeowner then it is the responsibility of the home owner to repair the house, like every where else in this world.. President Holland has nothing to do with home owner's roof and plaster. Best to demolish this old rotten house and built a new one. Home owner can sale the new home with higher price, because of Missak soul, living right beside the house!

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