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 […]
Saint Sargis – The Holiday of Lovers in Armenia
Meanwhile the lovers all over the world celebrate the day of St. Valentine on February 14, in Armenia people in love have the holiday devoted to their patron, general St. Sargis. This holiday is also announced as the day of the youth blessing. It is celebrated 63 days before the Easter, on a Saturday between the January […]
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 […]
Celebration of Trndez (Candlemas Day)
On February 14, 40 days after Christmas, Armenian Apostolic Church and all Armenians celebrate “Tearnyndaraj” (Candlemas Day) or as people like to call it – Terndez. According to the Gospel 40 days after the birth of Christ Mary and Joseph took the baby to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord and to consecrate to […]
Bank-notes (drams) of the first Armenian Republic
The First Republic of Armenia was founded on May 28, 1918. The necessity to have own currency arose for the stability of the economic state of the country. However, because of lack of necessary printing in the country it was determined to print bank-notes of the First Republic abroad. Originally it was decided to print them in […]
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 […]
An 8 Century Long Friendship
The friendship between Armenians and Venetians started with the concession of mutual trade privileges in the XIII century between the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia and the Republic of Venice. From this time on the Armenian presence in the city of Venice as a “privileged nation” has been constant. The importance of this presence for the […]
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 […]
French Senate passed Armenian Genocide bill
The French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide with 127 votes for and 86 against. The executive body voted for the bill whereas the Law Committee of the Senate voted against. The discussion lasted about 7, 5 hours during which senators made speech speaking for and against the bill. However, […]