The technology of blaming the victim


The Armenian people, particularly the Armenians of Artsakh, have been fighting for the right to live freely and independently in the struggle for the right to self-determination for generations. That amount of sacrifice is considered excessive even today. What is the phenomenon of blaming the victim: a complication or a tactic? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Vitya Yaramishyan, a candidate of psychological sciences, until 2023. Vice-rector of Artsakh State University.

Prayer: A Journey to God


What is prayer, what example of prayer does Christ give us in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how do we gain experience in prayer over the years? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Zohrab Erkoyan presented a photo exhibition at the Tekeyan Center on the occasion of Army Day


The author has been in the army since the 1980s. His camera has captured all the settlements of Artsakh, spiritual and cultural monuments, women and clergy serving in the army. Students of Peyo Yavorov Primary School 131 performed a military-patriotic song and dance at the event. This is one of the first schools in the capital where national songs and dances are taught.

Not to renounce the right of Armenians to self-determination


February is the month of the 1988 Karabakh movement in the collective memory of Armenians. It was essentially a struggle for the right to self-determination. Did the fall of the Republic of Artsakh put an end to that struggle? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with candidate of legal sciences, attorney Taron Simonyan.

Command and freedom


“I am your God, who brought you out of the house of slavery.” How does this first commandment relate to the idea of ​​freedom and how is it interpreted by Christ? Father Ruben Vardapet Zargaryan speaks on this. 

Not to abandon the complaints filed against Azerbaijan in international courts


A number of public organizations demand that the government and Nikol Pashinyan not abandon the complaints filed against Azerbaijan in international courts under any conditions and circumstances, and refrain from proposing to dissolve the OSCE Minsk Group. How is this dangerous for Armenia? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Anna Melikyan, a legal expert at the “Protection of Rights Without Borders” NGO.

Don't desire- part 2


The commandment "Thou shalt not covet" does not mean to kill the natural desire within you, but rather to be temperate. Know yourself, your desires, and your limits, so that you may thereby respect yourself, your surroundings, and your society. Fr. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Vache Sharafyan


The opening concert of the 16th Festival of Armenian Composers' Art will be marked by the premiere of Vache Sharafyan's "Graceful, Prayerful" symphony, dedicated to the 850th anniversary of the repose of St. Nerses the Graceful, the Patriarch of All Armenians and the rededication of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. Ahead of the premiere, Anahit Margaryan spoke with composer Vache Sharafyan at "Artfocus".

The Diocese of Kotayk organizes a Christmas celebration for children every year


The social department of the Kotayk diocese implements various programs. Through their daily work, the clergy personally know people in need, including families displaced from Artsakh and resettled in various communities of Kotayk in recent years. Various support programs are implemented for them.

Are the terms Western Armenia and "Western Azerbaijan" comparable?


What is the state called Azerbaijan as a historical and political reality, and what distortion of facts is the map of “Western Azerbaijan” the result of? Are the terms Western Armenia and “Western Azerbaijan” comparable? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Honorary Doctor of the National Academy of Sciences, cartographer Ruben Galichyan.

Don't desire, part 1


Desire is the most fundamental ability and characteristic of human existence. When the Holy Scripture tells us not to desire, what specific circumstances does it point to? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this. 

Serzh Avetikian


The fourth edition of the “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop” in Armenia: Serzh Avetikian is on “Artfocus”
 
The “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop” has been operating for 3 years at the initiative of French-Armenian actor, film director, and producer Serzh Avetikian. As in previous years, this year too the workshop will bring together 25 young actors and will provide them with the opportunity to get acquainted with the methodology of work of internationally recognized guest artists, the traditions and trends of modern theater and cinema. At the end of the program, ten young artists will have the opportunity to undergo professional internship in France. Serzh Avetikian spoke about the “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop,” as well as other theater and cinema projects, on “Artfocus.” The program was hosted by Anahit Margaryan.