Shirak: Aghin


The secondary school in the border village of Aghin will soon be closed by government decision. The village is one of the most depopulated communities in Armenia. It is located in the northwestern part of Armenia, on the Armenian-Turkish border. This settlement in Shirak province was founded in 1872 by Armenians who migrated from Kars and Mush.

"The Clergyman in Prison"


In a penitentiary institution, the clergyman is the only one for whom the prisoner’s punishment, article, and crime do not matter. He is there to help a person isolated in four walls, alone with his conscience and past, to go through the path of repentance, penance, and reconciliation with his own soul. Spiritual ministry in prisons has been carried out since 1993, during the years when His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, was the Vicar of the Araratian Patriarchal Diocese.

Educational reforms or schools being liquidated?


The government is preparing to liquidate 229 schools under the name of “Quality Educational Services”. These schools are mainly located in border communities or remote villages in the mountains and highlands. These schools are mainly the only educational institutions in the communities, and after their closure, children will have to travel more than 12 kilometers in some cases. According to education expert Atom Mkhitaryan, residents of high-mountain villages even plan to have children in the summer so that they can take the newborn to the regional center, so how will the children of these communities go to school? It is also not yet clear who will cover their travel expenses.

Sundukyan National Academic Theater


The first state theater of Armenia, during its more than ninety-year history, has had different phases. Vardan Achemyan, Armen Gulakyan, Vahram Papazyan, Metaxia Simonyan, Khoren Abrahamyan, Mher Mkrtchyan… many famous directors and actors have created here. Today, the theater has entered a new era.

The Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra continues to operate


After many trials and hardships, the musicians of the Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra are having their first rehearsals in Armenia and preparing for a concert. Artistic director, renowned trumpeter Tigran Suchyan is convinced that regardless of the circumstances and mood, one must work.

Artsakh's "We Are Our Mountains" Song and Dance Ensemble


Artsakh group tries to reunite
 
After being forcibly deported from Artsakh, the “We Are Our Mountains” state song and dance ensemble is trying to reunite and continue its activities in Armenia. They have already managed to organize a concert, but not with a full lineup. Due to the lack of financial resources, the instrumental part of the group is missing, the musicians from Artsakh have taken on the mission of preserving their culture and are ready to perform regardless of difficulties.

"Karin" traditional song and dance group


Gagik Ginosyan's students are preparing to continue his work
 
The "Karin" traditional song and dance group, founded in 2001 by Honored Worker of Culture Gagik Ginosyan, continues to operate with the same traditions and spirit even after his death. Gagik Ginosyan's students have taken on the task of continuing their master's work with great responsibility and determination.

The mission of the four-part male choir of the Gevorgyan Spiritual Academy


The choir of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary is working to participate in international competitions and release recordings in the near future. The choir's goal is to spread and make Armenian spiritual and folk songs recognizable, to be the bearer and continuer of the work of Father Komitas.

Norayr Kartashyan and Menua Band


A concert entitled "Armenian Contemporary Music" was held, featuring arrangements and original works by Norayr Kartashyan.

Gevorg Jahukyan


Doctor of Philological Sciences-Professor Gevorg Jahukyan considered it his mission to try to make Armenia a center of linguistics. Acharyan, Ghapantsyan studied Armenology outside the homeland, we can now say that there is no branch of Armenology that is not taught and studied in Armenia. He confidently asserted that the center of Armenology is already in Armenia.

Concert program Norayr Kartashyan and Menua Band


Festive musical program, various performances, Armenian choral music, Armenian cultural heritage, Armenian musical education, Armenian cultural life, Armenian musical culture, Armenian musical history, Armenian musical heritage, Armenian cultural exchange, Armenian cultural projects, Armenian cultural performances, Armenian cultural preservation, Armenian musical educational programs, Armenian cultural festive programs

New Year's song


The Khazer Choir performs New Year and Christmas songs.