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“The processes that take place in the public and political life of Armenia are not linked to the Arab Spring. A movement forms in Armenia which is called neo-leftist in Europe,” political scientist, Director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan told a news conference.

According to the expert, it is still early to say that a new political force forms in Armenia, because this is a small group of people from almost the same social origin, mostly from medium stratum, having the same educational level and the same ideas. This group still has to arrange itself.

“Activists of this new social movement are united by common approaches: environmental challenges, social justice, dissimilation, redistribution of wealth. In fact, these are the issues European neo-leftists address,” Iskandaryan said.

Neo-leftist movement emerged in Armenia two years ago, with a protest against destruction of Moscow Cinema’s Open-Air Hall which collected more than 24000 signatures. Mashtots Park and Market Hall (Pak Shuka) protests were also held by the neo-leftist movement, the expert noted.

Iskandaryan denied assertions that these protesters are sponsored from abroad. He also stressed that this public movement is unlikely to turn into a party which can bring radical change in the country.