The Americans Who Witnessed Armenia’s ‘First Republic’
In 1919, American Major General James Harbord led a fact-finding mission to the Caucasus region, specifically Armenia, amid the geopolitical chaos following the collapse of the Ottoman and Russian empires. Harbord’s mission aimed to assess the situation in the region, which was marred by lawlessness, ethnic tensions, and geopolitical uncertainties. His report vividly described the […]
Walt Disney Concert Hall to Present the Music of Aram Khachaturian
The music of Aram Khachaturian will be performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. “Dudamel Leads Khachaturian” brings together conductor Gustavo Dudamel and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet for a program that features Aram Khachaturian’s Armenian folk-infused musical world. The program will consist of […]
We Are Our Mountains
Crafting a masterpiece that captures a nation’s deep bond with its homeland and its people requires an extraordinary level of skill and artistic prowess. One such example of Armenian artistry is the monument titled ‘We Are Our Mountains’ (Մենք ենք, մեր սարերը), deliberately designed without a pedestal as it seamlessly merges with its natural landscape. […]
Enemy forces from Azerbaijan have seized control of Amaras Monastery
Amaras Monastery is located in Sos village, in the Martouni district of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh`s historical province Myus Haband). According to the historian Faustus Byuzand (Faustus of Byzantium) the first church of the monastic complex was founded by Gregory the Illuminator. Its construction was finished by his grandson bishop Grigoris who was killed in 338 […]
Karmrakuch (Artsakh-Armenia)
Karmrakuch is a village with a great Armenian historical past.A number of Armenian monuments were preserved in the village and around the village, among which the Church of the Holy Saviour, dating from the 13th century.In 1907 Karmrakuch had 537 Armenian residents.In the Soviet period, after the annexation of Artsakh to Soviet Azerbaijan, Karmrakuch was […]
Viktor Hambartsumian’s 115th Anniversary
In 2023, we commemorate the 115th birth anniversary of Viktor Hambartsumian, a true giant in the world of astrophysics. Viktor Hambartsumian left an indelible mark on the 20th century’s scientific landscape. Pioneering theoretical astrophysics and driving innovation in numerous fields, from astronomy to philosophy, he reshaped our understanding of the cosmos. His revolutionary insights into […]
MIT-Armenia Seed Fund
CALL FOR PROPOSALS A new seed fund launches this year to support cutting-edge research and deepen academic collaborations between MIT and Armenia.Joint teams from MIT and Armenian universities or research institutes are now invited to submit their proposals.Priority will be given to projects that:1. propose a balanced exchange between MIT and Armenian teams2. demonstrate complementarity […]
Армяно-итальянский форум «Укрепляя партнерское сотрудничество»
Armenian Businessmen Association is holding the Armenian-Italian forum “Strengthening Partnerships for growth” on September 5. ABOUT THE EVENTThe primary goal of the forum is to promote the enhancement of joint business ties between two countries as well as the facilitation of new collaborations. The Italian side’s partners are the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce and the […]
Tech-Trekking Through Autumn in Armenia: A Guide to Local Tech Events (Part 2)
Get ready for a fresh set of tech events in October that will keep you engaged and connected with the local tech scene. Here’s what’s coming up:October 6-8: Armenia Engineering Week in Yerevan and Vanadzor.October 13-15: DigiTec Expo 2023 I Reboot, arguably the largest tech celebration in Armenia. 100+ companies and tens of thousands people […]
