Universities, part 3


Universities, part 3
In the 12th century, new Universities were established in the Medieval Europe which still have global fame. Over that period, the educational system of Armenia developed keeping abreast with that of the West. The very first University, made reference of, was established by Anania Shirakatsi, followed by other reputable seminaries in Gladzor, Tatev, Sis and Skevra. The graduates of Gladzor University received "the bishop's pointer" granting them the right to teach. The official ceremony of granting the degree is still adhered to in Gevorgyan Seminary. Educational institutions operating adjacent to Medieval Monastries possessed all prerequisites to transform into an independent educational institutions. Despite the fact, that due to geopolitical circumstances, these seminaries didn't survive, however, they contributed immensely to the advancement of Armenian thought. 
Participants: 
Harutyun Papoyan, methodologist

Universities, part 1


The origins of current Western education trace back to Ancient Rome and Greece. There were certain forms of higher education in China, India, Near-East countries as well.
Historiography possesses a number of conspicuous testimonies on various higher educational systems established in the old and ancient world civilizations. What knowledge do we possess nowadays and what is our understanding of the goals and functions of the so-called higher educational system
Participants:
Lilit Minasyan, historian
Smbat Hovhannisyan, historian

 

Teresa and Artur


The heroes of "CUA" are 2 young people -- Teresa and Artur. Teresa is an ergotherapist, helping people with disabilities. Her profession is actually not so known in Armenia. "It there was no internet, I would take a poster, write on it with big letters: 'Ergotherapy DOES exist' and walk around the city", - says Teresa.
Artur is a resident of Nor Geghi village. Owing to his efforts, the village now has night lighting, new kindergarten and a play-ground.

Godfather of the Cross


In Mayravank, the Godfather for the Water Blessing following the Chritmas Mass, was Sen Srevshatyan. The academician recalls his feelings at the tabernacle of Holy Church, the attatitude his family had for the Church and the clergy, his secret baptism and its overall impact on his future life and profession. What are the principal stops of on one's way as he/she makes through life, what is happiness and what does the renown and favorite scientist dream about?

Tomar (calendar)


Tomar is the synonym of the the word 'calendar'. There is a commonly known opinion, based on which the calendar was created in the result of human economic activity. In Grigor Brutian's opinion, a tomar specialist, this is a one-sided and faulty approch. Tomar is a system for time division and it has to do, in the first place, with religion and human understanding of relegion. The bronze brace discovered in 1946, in Sanahin, a number of pictograms found in Syunik, testify that our ancestors had a rather developed knowledge of calendar. Why does the Armenian Church celebrate the Holy Birth (Christmas) in January 6, what are the historical events behind the tradition of celebrating the New Year in January?
The program ''Tomar'' provides interesting and useful information on the internal pattern of Armenian calendar, old and new calendars.

History of Nation


The TV series presents the history of the Armenian Church. The subject of Part A is the spread of Christianity in Near East, Armenian Mesopotamia (King Abgar) and in very Armenia (preaching of Apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew). The TV series are run by the author Artak Gnuni, PhD in History, archeologist.

State Youth Orchestra of Armenia


From the onset of its establishement, up to day, the life of State Youth Orchestra of Armenia is one of a wide-range program of concerts, rehearsals and travelling. It is even more interesting when told by the musicians themselves...
During the program, various performances of the orchestra played at different times, can be heard.

Participants:
Sergey Smbatyan, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor
Anna Andriasova, Orchestra concertmaster
Stepan Khalatyan, concertmaster of second violins of Orchestra
Garnik Yengibaryan, concertmaster of cello players of Orchestra

State Musical Chamber Theatre


The program is about the State Musical Chamber Theatre and its cast. It also presents specific aspects of the theathre, talks about its atmosphere, aspirations and further tasks.
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Mimos Marionette Theatre


The program is about a unique type of theatre in Armenia. "Mimos" Marionette Theatre is itinerant. At present, not only the children of Yerevan, but also most part of the children in Marzes know about this theatre which was set up by the efforts of film director Nune Jrbashyan in 1997. However, very few know how the "Mimos" marionettes are created, what is going on inside the theatre...

Told by:
Nune Jrbashyan, Artistic Director of "Mimos" Marionette Theatre
Ruzan Gevorgyan, Karen Khachatryan, Aghasi Melkonyan, actors of the theatre

State Jazz Band of Armenia


The program is on the history, founders and current activity of the Armenian State Jazz Band. The "Rehearsal Room" presents the professional and onstage life of musicians. Who are the band guys in real life and in the life of music? Participants: Armen Hyusnunts, Art Director of State Jazz Band of Armenia Artur Asatryan, Producer of State Jazz Band of Armenia Dmitri Arzumanyan, musician of the Band Davit Melkonyan, musician of the Band