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Khachik Manukyan


To poet Khachik Manukyan, the decline of interest in books is closely related to the extensive decline of spiritual values. The poet recalls that in the Soviet Union years people would secretly pass spiritual literature from hand to hand. However, presently, when everything is seemingly full and free, the spiritual does not any how become part of daily life. The poet believes, that even writers are extremely materialized, which serves a bad example the youth in particular.
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Artak Ghulian


Architect Artak Ghulian thinks, that in the Church building not only the architectural skills, but also the exact reflection of Christian faith, spiritual-worship doctrines is equally very important. What is the impact of new contruction elements on the traditional Church building perceptions?
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Narek Duryan


As the actor Narek Duryan says, ignorance and intolerance separates us from culture and spiritual values. The actor fights against all these in his own manner -- through comedy performances, which are basically from the current life and touch upon valid issues.
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Archbishop Khajag Barsamian


Following a six-century long pause, a Bishop Synod was convened in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiwadzin. How did all the Sees of the Armenian Apostolic Church come together, why does this Synod deemed historical, what was the agenda? Fr. Ruben Zargarian talks about all thises issues whith Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of Armenian Church of America, Eastern Diocese.

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Araksi Saryan


Father Ruben Zargarian is hosting Araksi Saryan. She tells about her days spent with Saryan family, remembers intellectuals and cultural figures she had the opportunity to meet there. The conversation also is a reflection on the mission, spiritual knowledge and preparedeness of a creating person.
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Ashot Bleyan


Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts Ashot Bleyan, the Principal of Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex. Independence is carved out only by means of one’s individual creative work, while the course of our country’s 20 year independence is one of indolence and drawbacks.

Window to Heaven


The TV program is about the portrait of one of the Armenian Church Nuns. Nelly Harutyunyan lives in Harichavank. She tells us about her feelings and life-style while pursuing her favorite work – icon painiting.
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Green Hospitality


WCC Inter-Church Round Table Foundation in Armenia, in cooperation with the Alliance of Religions and Conservation is implementing a complex programme called “Green Pilgrimage”. The programme also includes the initiative “Green Hospitality”; a centre of hospitality was established in Etchmiadzin to offer accessible, healthy and traditional food to tourists.

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Father Mesrop Aramian


Father Mesrop Aramian, Chairman of the Ayb High School Board of Trustees, states with pain, that around 1500 existing schools are not capable of fulfilling the same mission which was back then fulfilled by just one educational institution -- Gevorkian Theological Seminary. To the priest, the indifference towards education has to do with the lack of respect towards teacher, as well as the lack of cooperation between family-school.
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Program of Hamazkayin (Pan-Armenian) Armenian Educational and Cultural Foundation


Hamazkayin (Pan-Armenian) Armenian Educational and Cultural Foundation, which celebrates its 85th Anniversary is an active participant of cultural life in Armenia and Diaspora. Symposiums, educational program, published books: these are the visible results of the foundation. Hayk Hambardzumyan talks about the implemented programs, pending initiatives of the Foundation, as we well as urgent matters of our cultural reality to Lilit Galstyan, Chairwoman of the Foundation.
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Narek Harutyunyan


Father Ruben Zargarian hosts Narek Harutyunyan, the founder of Narekatsi Art Union. The mission of the union is to set a platform for the artists enabling every single artist to voice his concerns. Public relations have great impact on the activities of those individuals who are creating. Narek Harutyunyan recollects successful examples of establishing civil society.
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Armenian writer and international literary life


Enlivening of literary life, increase of interest to literature, as well as development of international cultural ties allow Armenian writers have their books translated and presented abroad, participate in festivals, etc. How do modern Armenian writers make use of these opportunities, what do they gain from international literary festivals? Hayk Hambardzumyan talks about these issues with poet, Doctor of Science in Philology Vahe Arsen.