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World famous singer, Charles Aznavour joined the petition and signed the open letter addressed to President of Russia, Vladimir Putin concerning revision of the sentence of Armenian- Russian businessman Levon Hayrapetyan who is seriously ill, reports “Free Levon Hayrapetyan” civil initiative noting that already 50000 people signed the petition.

“Dear Mr Putin,

We continue to worry about the condition businessman and benefactor Levon Hayrapetyan is in. This man is extremely ill. He has suffered 4 strokes, 2 heart attacks and also has serious oncological and urological deceases. Hayrapetyan had great contribution in strengthening Russian-Armenian relations. He has initiated hundreds of social and beneficial projects. Moreover, in his homeland, Armenia, Hayrapetyan is considered a hero.

On April 14 he was sentenced to 4 years in prison under extremely questionable charges. The affected party in Hayraeyan's case is ex-senator Igor Izmestyev, who serves a life sentence for numerous murders. This is nonsense to charge a person based on a statement of a murderer. This fact, as well as numerous contradictions in the accusation raise serious doubts about the nature of the case.
However, Hayrapetayn was sentenced to 4 years in prison. The possibility of conditional sentence was not even considered, taking into account his illness, which progresses day by day. Hayrapetyan needs daily medical care, and he will not survive in prison.

At the moment, Hayrapetyan is in critical condition.

We ask your assistance in revising Levon Hayrapetyan's sentence,” reads the letter.