Cameraman Artashes Matevosyan

In 2017 the Armenian Diocese of Russia and Nor Nakhichevan will mark the three hundred anniversary of its establishment. In early 18th century, when Armenia was cherishing the hope of getting rid of Turkish and Persian yoke, a new Diocese took its form in the area of the Russian Empire. What activities did the Armenian Diocese evolved in that area and what mission does it carry today among nearly 2 million Russian Armenians? The topic is discussed by the Director of Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Library of the Mother See Father Ararat Poghosyan and historian, Doctor of Russian Historical Sciences Stepan Stepanyants. 

Golden Apricot Film Festival is often accompanied with fervent discussions on films.  Even after the closing of the festival are characterised by inertial fluctuations after which everyone leaves the “cross-roads of cultures and civilizations” back to their normal life. The panorama of this year’s Golden Apricot is discussed by Davit Matevosyan, the Director of “Hrant Matevosyan” Foundation and journalist Nune Hakhverdyan.

One of the measures to prevent violence is the reform of social-cultural norms, transfer of necessary communication skills through education, and from theological viewpoint - full perception and acceptance of the identity created in the image of God. How can we build a society which will decline violence? The pavilion of “Option” hosts Director of Social Concepts Office in the Mother See Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan and psychologist of the NGO “Dialogue” Armine Vahanyan.

The infringements within the territory of historical cultural monuments is not something rare. The scandalous arguments and litigations over it are never a guarantee for preservation of monuments: often the offenders are the local self-government bodies which are the subjects of protection. How is it ever possible to implement effective protection of historical cultural monuments in Armenia and exclude frauds? The topic is discussed by the Director of the Service for protection of historical environment and cultural museum-reservations” SNCO Ara Tarverdyan andthe Director of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of National Academy Pavel Avetisyan. 

Many Armenians who survived the Genocide declined their identity in order to get rid of inferiority and integrate in new environment with more ease. According to specialists, identity disruptions such as these are considered to be one of the consequences of genocide. What behavioral consequences did identity disruptions lead to, and what can become the basis for revaluation and enhancement of Armenian identity? The topic is discussed by philosopher Silva Petrosyan and ethnographist Harutyun Marutyan

The revolts taking place in the collectivization years during Soviet Armenia times is practically left untouched.  However, these armed conflicts took quite a long time, from 1929 through 1931.  Key organizers of protests were village priests and underground dashnaks. They were joined by numerous non-partisan co-villagers and often - by communists.  The pioneer of upheaval was Vayots Dzor Marz - Daralagyaz, where around 2500 people were involved in the protests.  During the revolt, for nearly one year VayotsDzor had no Soviet regime in the Marz.   The pavilion “Option” hosts the pastor of Yeghegnadzor region Father Vazgen Hovhannisyan and historian Stepan Stepanyants. 

International Film Festival “Golden Apricot” kickoff had its 14th time in Yerevan. This year more than 100 films were included in different competition and non-competition program. “Armenian Panorama” feature film program includes three films. Within the scope of the TV series “Topic”, Hayk Hambardzumyan conversed with Levon Minasian, the director of one of these films called “Bravo, Virtuoso”. 

How are the Armenian higher education institutions (HEIs) react to the labor market requirements, are there any mutual linkages between universities and employers, what is the demand for the professions given in our HEIs both in Armenian and abroad? 

Hayk Hambardzumyan discussed these issues with education expert Serob Khachatryan. 

 

Day 6 hosts the Director of Child Development Foundation Lusine Simonyan.