Born Serob Stepani Levonian (1846–1909) Jivani was born in Kartsakh, near Akhalkalaki, Javakheti. He became an orphan when he was 8, his uncle looked after him. He learned music composition and performance on kemanche and violin with the support of master Ghara-Ghazar. In 1866 along with gusan Sazain (Aghajan) Jivani moved to Tbilisi, where he continued his […]
What Sofi Mkheyan Suggests to Our Visitors not to Miss in Armenia
Popular Armenian celebrity Sofi Mkheyan who occupies her unique place in modern art of singing shares her impressions and recommendations with the visitors of our country. Beginning her main activities in the art of singing in 2005 Sofi Mkheyan became the winner of “Best Newcomer” award and in a short period became one of the […]
Armenian Sculptor David Yerevantsi
The Winner of “William Saroyan” Medal David Yerevantsi is one of the artists promoting the introduction and development of Armenian art throughout Diaspora. His contribution to the worldwide presentation of Armenian works is made by the art of the Armenian master, by his statuary. Famous sculptor plays a great role in the preservation, strengthening and development […]
Master Levon’s Underground Sanctuary
Present Day Ark The underground museum-shrine is situated in one of the suburbs of Yerevan which will not leave any visitor indifferent. You must by all means visit village Arinj in the surroundings of Yerevan to see the Master Levon’s underground sanctuary. In Arinj everyone knows Levon Ararkelyan and you can easily […]
Master Vahan’s Rocky Park
The Amazing World of Statues Armenia deserves to be called “the open air museum”. Here you can explore both beautiful corners of miraculous nature and handmade monuments which are unique as you cannot find the same anywhere else. One of such handmade museums is the Master Vahan’s Rocky Park which is situated in one of […]
Ancient Armenian Recipes
The Secrets of Beauty of Armenian Women The older is mankind, the older is the history of cosmetic products. It is difficult to say when people had applied to cosmetic products, but one thing is beyond doubt; parallel to the development of human self-consciousness people’s desire to look beautiful impelled them to search in the […]
Taraz – Armenian National Dress
Unique Sample of Armenian Culture In Armenian reality national dress known as garb (taraz) is one of the traditional elements of culture and lifestyle. Dress, clothing, wear; these words are synonymous with taraz; but it also expresses meanings of fashion and manner. It includes both the elements of vestment and the ornaments framing to them or […]
Frunzik (Mher) Mkrtchyan (1930-1993)
He is one of the most famous actors in Armenia and even in former soviet countries. He is considered to be very talented person who is always in the mind of every Armenian. Frunzik Mkrtchyan is the greatest Armenian actor of second half of 20th century. He was born 4th of July, 1930 in Leninakan, current […]
The world of Cigar and Jazz of AVO
It is difficult to imagine that among Armenians spread all over the world there are numerous of those who have been able to preserve the Armenian soul in foreign countries, create, found their own world and make it flourish. Today those Armenians are well-known businessmen whom people know, like and appreciate. Such an Armenian is Avo Ouvezyan, […]
Sos Sargsyan
It is no accident that we met this great actor as recently he celebrated his 80th birthday anniversary. Mr. Sargsyan, you have done lots of things for the art of Armenia. It talks about your devotion to cinematography and theatre. Is there anything you didn’t manage to change or was ahead of your ability? Unfortunately, you can’t […]