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Vahan Teryans entrance


Vahan Teryan revolutionized Armenian literature with his very first collection, “With the Shadows of Twilight.” Where and how did Teryan’s unique poetry come from, and what innovations did Teryan bring? Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan talk about these issues in the “Parallel Readings” program.

New Strategy of Education and Science: Part 190


Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the main issues of general education and the methods thanks to which their school registers high progress and achievements with Armen Tsaturyan, the director of the "Evrika" school with advanced training in mathematics and natural sciences in Vanadzor.

Not to renounce the right of Armenians to self-determination


February is the month of the 1988 Karabakh movement in the collective memory of Armenians. It was essentially a struggle for the right to self-determination. Did the fall of the Republic of Artsakh put an end to that struggle? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with candidate of legal sciences, attorney Taron Simonyan.

Manuk Abeghyan


Manuk Abeghyan is one of the few great scholars who not only studied at the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary, but also taught and directed it. The great Armenologist either wrote or conceived most of his monumental works during the seminary period. Abeghyan did not break off contacts with the Mother See until the end of his life. Moreover, he was also a member of the spiritual council.

New trend: fine art industry


In recent years, companies that transform contemporary fine art into applied art pieces - scarves, jewelry, designer clothing - have become very popular in Armenia. What potential does this emerging industry have in Armenia? How are applied art companies positioned in the market and what role do they play in the processes of creating contemporary art? Anahit Margaryan spoke with Arevik Arakelyan, founder of the Artuyt company, and Lusine Avdalyan, founder of the LAVart 

Hrachya Acharyan


Hrachya Acharyan taught at the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary for a short time, but that was enough to leave a big mark on the future activities of the theological seminary. The greatest Armenian linguist created a methodology for teaching several languages. He was persecuted during the Stalinist repressions. The scientist, who lost his sight in one eye since childhood, created fundamental monumental works, performing the work of an entire scientific institute activities.  

Foreign Heroes of Armenian Literature: Part 2


In Soviet Armenian and Modern literature, foreign heroes are more full-blooded, presented from different sides and with psychological depth, reflecting the ideology of the period and the realities of new times. In the framework of the "Parallel Readings" program, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss.

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 189


Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the role of the group in children's education, the theater's achievements and new programs with Maro Aslikyan, head of the puppet theater at Yerevan Hakob Oshakan Primary School No. 172.

An exhibition opened at the History Museum on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the monument expert Ashkharbeg Kalantar


The History Museum displays the document with which tries to save the Catholic Church of Yerevan. He and Alexander Tamanyan write a letter to the city authorities and the Ministry of Education protesting against the demolition of one of the most important monuments in Yerevan, the three-nave Basilica of Saints Paul and Peter. Kalantar transported about six thousand archaeological objects from Western Armenia to Eastern Armenia, sometimes at weapon in hand, under fire.

The spiritual leader of the heroic battle of Sardarapat


His Holiness Patriarch Gevorg the 5th Surenyan was not only a student of the Gevorgian Theological Seminary, but also taught there, and for a time even headed that educational institution. The spiritual leader, who opened schools everywhere, was forced to announce the closure of the seminary with a heavy heart. Gevorg V became the patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church during the most difficult period. He was the one who inspired the Armenian people during the heroic battle of Sardarapat and led them to victory.

A Divine Liturgy was celebrated with the blessing of the Armenian Patriarch


Under the leadership of His Holiness, the spiritual leader of the Armed Forces, Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Movses Sargsyan, served the Divine Liturgy. Every year, on the Sunday close to the day of the formation of the Armenian Army, a Divine Liturgy is served in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, followed by a Republican prayer. The Archimandrite who officiated urged people to pray together for the armed forces, to reflect on the selfless love and mission of the dedicated
officers and soldiers serving in the army. 

Foreign Heroes of Armenian Literature: Part 1


Armenian authors have created characters of foreign heroes at different times, dedicating poems to them. In Armenian medieval and modern literature, these heroes are somewhat stereotyped, but nevertheless reveal the nuances of our attitude towards foreigners. In the framework of the “Parallel Readings” program, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss.