In search of a new one. The joint exhibition of Suren Ter-Grigoryan and Hrant Movsisyan


As a rule, a new film is born from the cooperation of a cinematographer and a film director. In this case, however, what unites them is not cinema, but fine art. On March 23, the "Fabula" exhibition was opened at the National Aesthetics Center named after Henrik Igityan.

Right to self-determination


On March 21, the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Mother See issued a statement regarding the 100th day of blocking the Berdzor (Lachin) corridor. The statement emphasizes that the Armenian Church will consistently defend the realization of the right to self-determination of the people of Artsakh, based on the principle of independence for the sake of salvation and security. What is the essential difference between the formulations "rights of Armenians" living in Nagorno-Karabakh" and "right to self-determination"? Does it contradict the principle of territorial integrity? What can the peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia be about?  Gevorg Danielyan, Doctor of Legal Sciences, member of the SSC, clarifies.  Anna Sargsyan conducts the conversation.

I know that I know nothing


Why do we, especially during crises, perceive the desired as reality, what do the signs suggest to us, and in this regard, what dialogue is going on between Christ and Nicodemus? Reverend Fr.  Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this. 

The black ficus and tangerines of Geghanist


Tropical plants and fruits are cultivated in Armenia: exclusive varieties of mandarin, pineapple and lemon. Our film crew is in the greenhouse of Vahram in Geghanist. 

The State Jazz Orchestra of Armenia


What changes has the State Jazz Orchestra of Armenia, one of the oldest jazz collectives of the Soviet Union, undergone? Are young people who want to choose jazz as a career materially motivated? Under what conditions was the jazz band's new CD "We and We" recorded? The artistic director and conductor of the Armenian State Jazz Orchestra, saxophonist Armen Hyusnunts is hosted in "Artfocus". Anahit Margaryan conducts the conversation.

Our share of historical responsibility


What is historical responsibility, how is the scope of responsibility for Armenians outlined? Who bears the historical responsibility? Patriarchal delegate of Western Europe, representative of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the Holy See, His Eminence Archbishop Khajak Parsamyan and doctor of historical sciences, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ruben Karapetyan are discussing.  Anna Sargsyan conducts the conversation. 

The art of investing


What does Christ mean when he says, "Make friends of the unrighteous mammon?" Reverend Fr.  Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this. 

The Republic of Artsakh is a de facto state. Vardan Poghosyan


"International relations expert, constitutionalist Vardan Poghosyan presents the case of the Republic of Artsakh as a de facto established state at the conference "The Imperative of International Recognition of the Artsakh Republic"- "Emergence of the state is a historical fact, regardless of its basis. International law recognizes the fact that there is a state based on the fact that the characteristics of a state exist." What are these characteristics and how is the Republic of Artsakh a subject of international law?

Wasting


What disasters can the waste of material, spiritual, intellectual values ​​and, especially, time lead to?  Reverend Fr. Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this. 

"Dogma" is 15 years old


Four bright personalities united their creative energy and one of the most unique bands of Armenian rock music was born - the ethnic-progressive rock-metal band "Dogma". On February 28, the group's 15th anniversary was celebrated with a concert at the Puppet Theater.  Vardan Grigoryan, the president of the Armenian Rock Association, the bassist of the "Dogma" group, and Zara Gevorgyan, a soloist, singer, and author of texts are in the "Artfocus". Anahit Margaryan conducts the conversation.

The imperative of international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh. Levon Gevorgyan


With the blessing of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, a forum was organized under the title "The imperative of international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh".  Levon Gevorgyan, a specialist in international law, begins the topic of the right to self-determination by presenting three fundamental ideas: titular ownership of Artsakh, the principle of territorial integrity, and the concept of "continuity of Soviet borders". This is where the conflict between international law and political-propaganda theses often begins. 

New strategy of education and science. Part 102


We are discussing the issue of science and education strategy with Raisa Galstyan, deputy head of the Education Inspection Body.