Alt

Gurgen Gadachik


Film director, cameraman Gurgen Gadachik posseses an exclusive archive. Although the author does not reside in Armenia, however, one can find most diverse documentaries on the events and people in Armenia. As to how did he catch pressing topics, what feelings he has in documenting events, the author tells himself in hi conversation with Father Ruben Zargarian. The film director also addresses his miniatures and the ideas they convey.

Alt

Bagrat Asatryan


Economist Bagrat Asatryan thinks that if the migration goes on with the same rate, then within a very short time the country will face serious threats. One of the consequences of the migration is e.g non-viability of villages. According to the 2012 data, birth rate in villages was lower than in the capital. In terms of birth rates, Syunik Marz is in the most infavorable conditions, followed by Tavush and Vayots Dzor Marzes.
The economist thinks the reasons for migration include lower social security, lack of justice and morals.

Alt

New “Hamlet” and translation policy


The largest play of Shakespeare, perhaps the most popular dramatic work in the world, being as popular as mysterious, full of enigmas.
400 years after the creation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”, it’s still being studied, screened, played and translated. Hayk Hambardzumyan spoke with translator, expert in Armenian Studies, Aram Topchyan about the new Armenian translation of “Hamlet”, as well as the translation policy.

Alt

Davit Jamalyan


Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts Davit Jamalyan, a military expert.
What path has the Armenian army passed through, what is its role and function in ensuring regional security, what hardships do officers and soldiers go through today, what is the role of the priests serving in the armed forces?

Alt

Sergei Parajanov would Turn 90: guest – Levon Abrahamyan


Film director, script-writer, painter. National Artist of Armenia and Ukraine; an artist both in art and life; as famous as at the same time misunderstood... Furthermore, apart from his all traditional and pretentious titles and discriptions, a vivid and contradictory personality just like his films, who would celebrate his 90th anniversary. Hayk Hambardzumyan spoke to ethnographer Levon Abrahamyan about Sergei Parajanov.

Alt

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven


In the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven, Christ compared the Kingdom of Heaven to a mustard seed or leaven. The mustard seed, which is the smallest of all fruits, grew to be huge, and the leaven being a very small piece of dough, made the entire heap of flour to leaven. What does the Lord teach us through these parables? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.
Alt

The Parable of Sower


Many consider the parable of sower to be one of the best parables of the Gospel. This is the first parable, which Christ tells and interprets at the same time. Whaat does the Lord teach through this parable about the word of God and the hearts of men? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides interpretation.

Alt

The Parable of Weeds


Weeds bear resemblance to wheat, however, they are harmful plants. For a while, the roots of wheat and weeds grow together and intermingle, and if the weed is outrooted, the mature wheat may also be harmed. In the Gospel Parable on weeds, God allows both plants grow together. The key question of the parable is valid up today – why does God allow the wicked and the harmful to exist on the earth? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanation.

Alt

Sarkis Hatspanian


January 19 is the assassination day of Hrank Dink, Turkish Armenian intellectual, editor-in-chief of “Agos” newspaper. Who was Hrant Dink, how vital is the issue of Genocide recognition and the opening of Armenian-Turkish border? Are the evolving immigration in Armenia, growing poverty and frustration bear any connection to the development of Armenian-Turkish relations? Father Ruben Zargarian talked to the public figure Sarkis Hatspanian.

Alt

New Year and Christmas


How was the past Church year? What important events took place? What are the expectations from the new year – 2014? Within the scope of the first program “Topic” of this year, Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to Father Zakaria Baghumyan on these issues, as well as the way of celebrating Church feasts and the specifics, sacraments and significance thereof.

Alt

Father Kyuregh Talyan


What’s the perception of the sacrament of Christmas of the 21st century man, is he ready to accept Christ the child, get to know Him, cherish, care for, grow and live by Him? Fr. Ruben Zargarian and Fr. Kyuregh Talyan hold a conversation on the occasion of the feast of Christmas.

Alt

Cultural 2013, guest: Hasmik Poghosyan


Jubilees, musical, film and literary festivals, arguable issues, multi-faceted cultural projects, as well as concerns and losses. “Topic” program reflected on the cultural events of 2013 throughout the whole year. As for the achievements, gaps of cultural 2013 and the surprises of the coming year, Hayk Hambardzumyan discussed it all with Hasmik Poghosyan, Minister of Culture of Armenia.