The historical heritage of Armenian photography at the presidential residence


An exclusive open-air exhibition entitled "Historical Heritage of Armenian Photography" opened at the RA Presidential Palace.
 

Jesus heals a boy possessed by an evil spirit (Matt. 17: 14-21; Mark 9: 13-28; Luke 9: 37-43)


Why can't Jesus' disciples heal the demon-possessed boy? What is Jesus talking with the father of the sick boy? Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this. 

Criminal subculture. how to overcome


The draft law on amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code was approved by the government. The draft law criminalizes carrying, spreading, creating and leading a criminal subculture, involving in those groups, applying to a person with the highest status of criminal hierarchy. At the same time, there is an incentive norm for the participant who will reveal such a grouping or will contribute to the disruption of its activities. What are the roots of the criminal subculture and how can it be overcome? Sociologist Gayane Hovakimyan and cultural anthropologist Aghasi Tadjosyan are discussing.

 

 

Lustration. between fear and necessity


The struggle for public progress and for healthy coexistence is at the crossroads of 'old' and 'new', 'we' and 'they'. How to assess yesterday's realities? Why and How to do lustration? The topic is discussed by journalist Arsen Kharatyan and researcher Hrayr Zohrabyan. The conversation is conducted by Anna Sargsyan.

 

 

 

Conversation with Komitas in the language of colors and shapes


A solo exhibition entitled "Komitas" by musician and artist Ani Hovak opened in Yerevan, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Komitas. The young artist finds his Komitas with a combination of music, painting and sculpture, with a variety of perceptions of colors and shapes. Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to musician, painter Ani Hovak about the perceptions of Komitas' image and work, the significance and influence of his work.

Soprano Ruzan Mantashyan and baritone Gurgen Baveyan are in Armenia


What projects did bring soprano Ruzan Mantashyan and baritone Gurgen Baveyan to Homeland? What messages do Gurgen Baveyan's "man-quartet" videos contain? Do Armenian artists often encounter manifestations of nationalism abroad?  The guests of "Artfocus" are opera singers Ruzan Mantashyan and Gurgen Baveyan.
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The Renovation of St. Karapet Monastery in Znjrlu Ongoes in the Masyatsotn Diocese


Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Aristakes Ayvazyan was appointed the Abbot of St. Karapet church in Ararat region 11 months ago. The monastery did not have  a clergy for 80 years. Through the efforts of the Primate of the Diocese, His Grace Bishop Gevork Saroyan, improvement works were carried out. A tree planting was recently organized in the yard of the monastery.

The cornerstones of the church in Aygezard village were consecrated


Aygezard village of Ararat region will have a church in a few years. The foundation stone of the church was laid on September 22.

On the Feast of the Remembrance of St. Gevork the relic of the Saint was taken to St. Gevork Church in Mughni


On Saturday from September 25 to October 1, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Remembrance Day of St. Gevork Zoravar. On September 28, from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the relic of the Saint was taken to the church, and a festive liturgy was served.
 
 

Komitas in the letters


The letters of Komitas are reliable sources for studying his image and work. They reveal Komitas' character, worldview, musical preferences. What stages of development did he go through as a composer, what influence did European classical music have on his work, what problems did Komitas face? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with composer, pianist Arthur Avanesov.

 

 

 

New strategy of education and science. Part 16


We are discussing the new strategy of science and education with education expert Serob Khachatryan.

Art or politics?


The connection between art and politics is perceived and interpreted differently in different social situations. At first glance, art and politics are completely different types of human activity. And if we go a little deeper, what will happen? Can we say, for example, that the revolution was not only a political, but also an artistic act? Artist Sahak Poghosyan and prose writer Sargis Hovsepyan are discussing. The conversation is conducted by Anna Sargsyan.