Principal Avetisyan: "Many wouldn't leave the Koutakan if the school was in decent shape"

10:13, November 6, 2012

The school building in Gegharkuniq'a Koutakan village dates back to 1948 and hasn't seen smidgeon of renovation ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Only six of the classrooms are suitable for use.

"It's a crying shame," says Principal Rafayel Avetisyan when describing the sate the school is in.

Holes dot the ceiling and dirt is always falling down into the classrooms. The floor is damp and decrepit. The window frames have also rotted away. You can't get up to the roof because it's so weak any intrepid repair worker would fall through.  Read more... (836 words)

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