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Vahan Teryans entranceVahan Teryan revolutionized Armenian literature with his very first collection, “With the Shadows of Twilight.” Where and how did Teryan’s unique poetry come from, and what innovations did Teryan bring? Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan talk about these issues in the “Parallel Readings” program. |
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New trend: fine art industryIn recent years, companies that transform contemporary fine art into applied art pieces - scarves, jewelry, designer clothing - have become very popular in Armenia. What potential does this emerging industry have in Armenia? How are applied art companies positioned in the market and what role do they play in the processes of creating contemporary art? Anahit Margaryan spoke with Arevik Arakelyan, founder of the Artuyt company, and Lusine Avdalyan, founder of the LAVart |
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Foreign Heroes of Armenian Literature: Part 2In Soviet Armenian and Modern literature, foreign heroes are more full-blooded, presented from different sides and with psychological depth, reflecting the ideology of the period and the realities of new times. In the framework of the "Parallel Readings" program, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss. |
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FaithWhat role does faith play among the virtues, what trials or difficulties might a person lacking this virtue face, and how is it instilled in us? Archbishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan comments. |
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Foreign Heroes of Armenian Literature: Part 1Armenian authors have created characters of foreign heroes at different times, dedicating poems to them. In Armenian medieval and modern literature, these heroes are somewhat stereotyped, but nevertheless reveal the nuances of our attitude towards foreigners. In the framework of the “Parallel Readings” program, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss. |
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Forgiveness: Father Markos Mangasaryan discussesHow to forgive an enemy, who is the forgiving person? Who can be forgiven, what does the Gospel preach? Fr. Markos Mangasaryan speaks about the importance of forgiveness. |
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The trials that befell Artur HovhannisyanArtur Hovhannisyan, a participant in the 44-day war, lost his leg on the battlefield. He is convinced that no encounter is accidental. Despite his young age, he has overcome great and difficult trials, and today he already has a family and a job. |
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The potential of Armenian fantasyAlthough Armenian-language works of the fantasy genre have been written a lot in recent years, this genre, which is loved all over the world, still has great opportunities and potential for development in our country. What are the peculiarities of Armenian fantasy, thanks to which it can develop in our country? The “Parallel Readings” program features literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan, and prose writer Artavazd Yeghiazaryan. |
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Common sense- Discussed by Rev. Fr. Adam MakaryanWhat role and importance does common sense have among the virtues, who is a common sense person, what period or path of preparation must a Christian go through? Rev. Father Adam Makaryan discusses. |
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Հոգատարություն. մեկնում է Տ. Մարկոս քահանա ՄանգասարյանըWhat is the Christian understanding of care, what does care mean for oneself, one's neighbor, and one's homeland? Father Markos Mangasaryan analyzes all manifestations of care. |
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Our bookshelf in 2025At the beginning of the year, many book lovers organize their bookshelves and plan what they will read during the new year. As part of the “Parallel Readings” program, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan present the upcoming anniversaries of Armenian writers of the year, recommending which of their works to start reading and why. |
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Identity stamp
Holy Etchmiadzin is the first state-built sanctuary in the Christian world, the first central-domed cross-shaped church in the pan-Christian culture. The construction of the Mother Cathedral was completed in 303. The church has seen numerous disasters, renovations and reconstructions.
The major renovation of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, completed in 2024, was the most extensive in modern history. It began with the foundations of the cathedral and ended with the two-pointed cross on the main dome. More than 2,600 square meters of frescoes were restored.
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