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«Today, as every 18th of May since 1977, the global museum community comes together for the International Museum Day. This year, the celebration is being marked in the most exceptional circumstances since its establishment. It seems like a strange time to celebrate, as thousands of museums remain closed and the uncertainty of what will happen in the coming months overwhelms our thoughts. Yet it is precisely now that we need...Read More

May 28 is celebrated Armenia as the Day of First Republic. On May 28, 1918, the Armenian National Council announced the establishment of the independent Republic of Armenia. Republic Day has been officially celebrated since 1992. It is a symbol of the rebirth of Armenian state. On this day Armenian authorities traditionally visit Sardarapat Monument. Defeating the Turkish army in Sardarapat, the Armenian troops were able to stop the Turkish...Read More

The Armenian genocide was the systematic killing and deportation of Armenians by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. In 1915, during World War I, leaders of the Turkish government set in motion a plan to expel and massacre Armenians. By the early 1920s, when the massacres and deportations finally ended, between 600,000 and 1.5 million Armenians were dead, with many more forcibly removed from the country. Today, most historians call...Read More

While traveling, among the most vivid impressions people still have smells and tastes. The brightness of the “picture” that you managed to see and admire at a certain moment is momentary and, unfortunately, is very quickly erased from memory. Another thing is tastes and smells, which all life can remind you of a warm summer evening in a cozy cafe or a noisy party with friends. Traditional Armenian cuisine is...Read More