Narekatsi's new readings


The Matenadaran hosted the 5th International Conference on Narekatsi Readings. How does the scientific conference contribute to the development of narcissism? On what principles do Armenian and foreign scholars approach the work of Grigor Narekatsi? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with art critic Arusyak Tamrazyan.

 

 

 

About the unknown pages of Komitas' life and work


How was Komitas in Etchmiadzin, Berlin and Constantinople? What musical reforms did he make and why? What new discoveries do Komitas studies provide today? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to musicologist Lusine Sahakyan.

 

 

 

The cause of the salvation of the Armenians in the Middle East


The "Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute" hosted an international Conference and Exhibition entitled "The Case of the Salvation of Armenians in the Middle East in 1915-1923". How was the rescue of Armenian orphans organized in difficult times? What was the role of individuals and organizations? What was the fate of the rescued children and women? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to AGMI Scientific Secretary Narine Margaryan.

 

 

 

To Search for the Armenian


What are the deep issues related to the teaching of the Armenian language in universities or schools? What is the role of media, government and modern literature in the use and development of language? Where to start reforms and do you need them? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with media researcher, poet Mariam Karapetyan.

 

 

 

 

In anticipation of the Matevosyan Center


The building of the "Hrant Matevosyan" Cultural Center-Museum has been built for a long time, but its opening has been delayed. Why is the operation of the cultural center delayed? What is the concept of the center, how can the work of such a center-museum affect our literary and cultural life? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with the director of the "Hrant Matevosyan" Cultural Foundation, David Matosyan.

 

 

 

Soviet-Armenian poetry from the national awakening to trepidation. Silva Kaputikyan


Silva Kaputikyan's 100th birthday anniversary has been marked. What was the role of Soviet-Armenian poetry in the 1960s and 1980s in the national awakening? How did it accept independence? What was the reason for the development of Silva Kaputikyan's work, the fame of the poet? What makes Kaputikyan's poetry interesting today? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with scientist candidate, associate professor Ashot Ter-Minasyan.

 

 

Armenia and neighbors: search for peace. Part 1


The first part of the TV series discusses Armenian-Georgian relations. Is there a prospect of backward development in the Armenian-Georgian relations, or are the two countries satisfied only by resolving the issues that arise from time to time?  What is the attitude of the two societies towards each other? What programs are being implemented in the direction of mutual understanding and mutual recognition?  Armenian-Georgian specialists, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Georgia, His Grace Bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan are taking part in the discussion.

 

 

Sacraments and Secrets of Armenian Lullabies


What sacrament and features does the Armenian lullabies carry? How should these be performed; what changes as these are recorded or performed onstage?

Hayk Hambardzumyan discussed these issues with soloist of Shoghakn Ensemble Hasmik Harutyunyan.

 

Photography – between the History, Silence and Din


What does the photography have to contrast the modern reality uproar, what does the silence of a photo tell, how dies art overcome indifference and tackles its tasks? Hayk Hambardzumyan discussed these issues with photographer Zaven Khachikyan.

Resocialization With Under-developed Services


Shortly after the amnesty declared in November 2018, the RA Chief of Police mentioned that some of the those discharged from prison due to amnesty committed offences again. According to experts, after the amnesty, the growth of offenses is a consequence of ineffective work of the penitentiary system. How are the employment and works of current and former convicts ensured in our country as important conditions for re-socialization?

Public Judgement of the Life-Time Prisoners


Recently, the news media and social media had intense discussions on the issue of the life-time prisoner in the Justice Ministry's pardon commission, which started the "public trial". How does the community perceive the life-time prisoners and who decides to forgive the convict, the public, the state, or the victim's legal successor? 
Interview with human rights defender Vardan Harutyunyan and spiritual servant of life sentenced prisoners of "Nubarashen" and "Armavir" Penitentiaries Father Grigor Hovhannisyan.

2019 – Year of Family


Armenian Apostolic Church declared the year 2019 year of family. What is the purpose? What will be the programs addressed at the the family institute? 
Interview with Father Markos Mangasaryan and psychologist Irina Khanamiryan.