There's a meeting in Armenia and when one of the presidents is expected the main roads are barricaded and a policeman is erected on every 10 meters. Not knowing the custom, we went to Argavant, the area between Yerevan and Zvartnotz airport.
Ardavant is landmarked with dark gigantic furniture laid open in front of stores. Yesterday the merchandise was tucked inside; owners and employees had plenty of time to socialize with each other and with chain smoking police. From time to time driving police using loud speakers were announcing that parking was not allowed on the main road. The mood was one of forced holiday.
I just wonder, how many policemen do we have? Other than tax collection and ornamental function do they have other duties?