Article from TourInfo Magazine The Heroic Battles and the Victories May is a month of victories for the Armenians. The history shows that the Armenian people erected all the most important victories in May. And now continuing the tradition of spring holidays, on May 28 we celebrate the independence of the First Republic of Armenia. Armenia lost its […]
ARMENIA 2008-2012 | STEPS FORWARD
In 2009, an unprecedented new tradition entered the Armenian political arena, the Pan-Armenian Presidential Tour. From October 1 to 7, President Serzh Sargsyan visited the main centers of the Armenian Diaspora in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and CIS countries. The Pan-Armenian Tour was an important step in promoting unity within and between the […]
ARMENIA 2008-2012 | VIP VISITS
During an official visit on October 7, 2011, French president Nicolas Sarkozy presented the city of Yerevan with a sculpture by Auguste Rodin. In his speech at its opening ceremony, Mr. Sarkozy stated, “Immediately after the first genocide in modern history, tens of thousands of Armenians sought refuge in France. And they found their second […]
ARMENIA 2008-2012 | IMPORTANT EVENTS REPORT
On September 21, 2011, a large-scale event was held in Republic Square dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. The history of the nation was presented in 3D format, accompanied by classical music. Serving as screens for this impressive show were not only the buildings of the square, but special water screens that were […]
Young Armenian lady unknown author of a well known film Western Armenia – Lost Motherland
Below is the interview with Armin Harutyunyan, author of films “Noah’s Ark Myth”, “The Phenomenon of Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia”, “Western Armenia – Lost Motherland”. – Tell please how the idea of creating such a film came to your mind, when was it created who are involved in the team? -The film was shot about […]
Yerevan Opera Theater
Yerevan Opera Theater: Alexander Tamanian’s project of the building won the first prize at an international exhibition in Paris in 1937. The first performance that opened opera’s new building in 1940 was Alexander Spendiarian’s “Almast”.
Sardarapat Battle Memorial Complex
Article from TourInfo Magazine National Museum of Armenian Ethnogra phy and History Memorial complex of the heroic battle of Sardarapat is the museum that presents the history of the Armenian liberation movement and the glorious victory. The memorial is also a wonderful architectural complex which was opened in 1968, on the day of the 50th anniversary […]
Great Patriotic War and Liberation of Shushi
Article from TourInfo Magazine Glorious Victories of May 9 The history of the Armenian people is full of heroic pages. Two glorious victories, which we celebrate on May 9 – the liberation of Shushi and the victory in the Great Patriotic War – come to complete these heroic pages. The liberation of Shushi has great historical significance […]
30 Well-known Museums in Yerevan
Article from TourInfo Magazine International Day of Museums The International Museum Day is a celebration that is held on May 18. On that day all the museums are open to welcome visitors and present new exhibitions and programs. The idea of this festival belongs to the French Ministry of Culture and Communication. The festival was formerly known […]