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The servicemen of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) ensured the safety of more than 1 thousand pilgrims and local residents visiting the Amaras monastery complex during the week.

On the eve of the pilgrim's visit, the servicemen of the Russian peacekeeping contingent regularly ensure the safety of visiting the Amaras Christian monastery, located near the demarcation line of the sides, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Monday.

As part of the implementation of the trilateral statement of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia of November 9, 2020, Russian peacekeepers continue to assist in the restoration of peaceful life in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Amaras is one of the early medieval Christian monasteries and is located in the Martuni region. In medieval Armenia, it had the status of a famous religious and cultural centre.

As a result of the signing of a ceasefire agreement, after the end of hostilities, the early medieval Amaras monastery was in the immediate vicinity of the demarcation line. Servicemen of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh on a regular basis ensure the safety of pilgrims wishing to visit this shrine.