New strategy of education and science. Part 14


We are discussing the new strategy of science and education with military-political analyst Mher Hakobyan.

 

 

 

Again, no money for science


The total funding for science in the RA state budget for 2020 will not increase again. This fact has infuriated young scientists. Armenia ranks last in the region in terms of science funding.

 

 

 

 

Ordination to be held in Dadivank on April 25


Deacon Manvel Sargsyan from the Brotherhood of the Mother See will be ordained to the priesthood.  The deacon will be the first ordained priest in Dadivank.  Two months ago, he was appointed to serve in the famous Artsakh monastery.  Prior to the ordination, Deacon Manvel received the blessing of the Armenian Patriarch.

Relevance of Art and The Art of Relevance


After a 12-year hiatus, Actual Art magazine was re-launched. What is the urgency, how relevant is the publication of such a magazine today, how does our society perceive the need for a new cultural discourse, critical thinking? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with Davit Mosinyan, Candidate of Philosophy, member of the magazine's editorial staff.

 

 

 

The problem of the scientist is not the problem of the state


Which fields of science are most active in Armenia today? Under what conditions do young scientists work? How do they raise funds for research? Do the scientific and research data created in our country serve practical purposes?

 

 

 

Cheese Production


The Mikaelyan family moved from Yerevan to Gegharkunik region, cultivating new types of cottage cheese. The unique taste of Miqayelyan family farm cheese made with the help of Armenian brandy and wine also attracts tourists from different countries.

 

 

 

New strategy of education and science. Part 13


We are discussing the new strategy of science and education with Tigran Shahverdyan, co-founder and technological director of the "Robomart" company.

Armenian frescoes


A powerful and very remarkable field of Armenian medieval art, fresco painting, has not received proper attention for a long time, as it was considered that few specimens have been preserved, they do not stand out with their national originality, and so on. However, new studies of frescoes prove the opposite. Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to Karen Matevosyan, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Deputy Director of the Matenadaran of Yerevan, about the originality of the Armenian frescoes, the peculiarities of its creation and preservation, the problems of research.

 

 

Sevag Dumanyan


It has been 6 years since the Sevag and Nairi Dumanyans moved from Lebanon to Armenia. Their three children enjoy the freedom to live in Armenia.

 

 

Smoking in public places will be prohibited by law


How Does an Anti-Tobacco Campaign Affect Smokers? Is the rule of law enough to make smoking an unacceptable behavior in society? How to ensure the peaceful coexistence of smokers and non-smokers? Writer, publicist Tigran Paskevichyan and Secretary of the executive body of "Your" party Suren Sahakyan are discussing.

 

 

Why you should know History?


Why is it necessary to study and teach history. Is the teaching of history a political, educational or ideological issue? How does our society perceive history? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with Doctor of History, Professor Albert Stepanyan.

 

 

A new way to overcome poverty


The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is making changes in the field of social protection. They also dictate the introduction of a unified system of social needs assessment, which implies structural changes. What concrete changes are expected in the life of a citizen, especially in overcoming poverty? Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Zhanna Andreasyan, Director of the FAR Children's Center, President of the Armenian Association of Social Workers Mira Antonyan are discussing.