11 April – Fish Festival The festival is held in the town of Abovyan (located 10 km north-east of Yerevan) Kotayk region. The festival will feature both traditional and new dishes based on fish. 16th May, Dolma Festival The festival is held at the memorial complex “Sardarapat” in Armavir region. The festival aims to popularize […]
Old Shushi photo | Armenian woman riding a Karabakh horse
Treasures of Artsakh Jermajur Hot Springs
Discover the Healing Traits of the Royal Mineral Sources Natural warm water springs that flow from the underground are considered to be one of the most visited travel destinations in Republic of Nagorno Karabagh. Town Jermajur, located at an altitude of 2200-2400 meters, is rich in natural hot springs. The mineral water springs of Jermajur are known for their healing properties; […]
Martouni Region
Martouni town, the center of the same name RMK region. The town has a Palace of Culture, the building of which was built like the building of Opera and Ballet Theatre in Yerevan, cinema-theater of Sayat-Nova, and other public constructions presenting much interest. The church of the town was constructed in 2005. AMARAS MONASTERY The first church of […]
Hadrout Region
Hadrout is one of the main regions of NKR. The old quarters of the town present much interest, built in the best traditions of the Armenian town-planning culture of the 19th century. At the same time it became the second, after Shoushi, handicraft center of Karabakh. As per the custom, the curtains of Elysian Palace […]
Kashatagh Region
Kashatagh is one of the eight regions of RMK. Berdzor – is the center of Kashatagh Region. It is located on the highway Goris-Stepanakert, built on the donations of “Hayastan” All-Armenian fund. The town has been seriously damaged during Karabakh-Azerbaijan conflict, though it is reconstructed at present. The region boasts with a number of cultural […]
Karabakh Horses
This famous ancient breed of saddle-horses was widely spread in Karabakh and reached its bloom in 17-19th centuries. It was of a medium size, smart exterior and high user qualities. Karabakhian stud-horses were widely used as ameliorators of local Caucasus species, e.g. the Don Horses had inherited from them their chestnut and bay, often gold […]
Welcome to Nagorno Karabakh
May 9 is a unique feast in Nagorno Karabkh, as this is the day of Shushi liberation and day of creation of NK defense army. This was a unique possibility for us to go on a trip to Nagorno Karabakh, learn everything about its history and cultural heritage. So, Welcome to Nagorno Karabakh! Nagorno Karabagh […]
Karabakh Cuisine
If “bread and salt” is a greeting ceremony known among the Slavic peoples, “jengyalov hats and beeswax” is extremely spread among the people living in Nagorno Karabakh. Being on a business trip in Nagorno Karabakh we experienced this ceremony accompanied in every house. Jengyalov hats (the grain flat cake with greens) – slightly widespread and […]
Carpets of Artsakh
Carpet weaving is a traditional art form common to Armenians of all regions, but Karabakh carpets are unique in history and the way of its weaving. The rich colours of Karabakh carpets are produced using only natural substances, mostly plants and minerals native to the region. According To Dr. Dickran Kouyumjian, the Director of Armenian […]