On September 21, Armenians around the world celebrate the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia. The Declaration of Independence of Armenia was adopted on August 23, 1990, at a session of the Supreme Council.
35 years ago, on September 21, 1991, a referendum on seceding from the Soviet Union was held in Armenia. Of the 2,056,758 citizens eligible to vote, 94.39% voted “yes” for independence. On September 23, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia, summarizing the results of the referendum, declared the Republic of Armenia an independent state.
