“Manufactory” of Literary Studies and Popularization of Literature


To adequately present the literature, boost reader’s curiosity, popularize literary literary critics’ products, the literary critics along with the “manufactory” of literary studies coming to make the background one entirety, play extremely important role. What do we mean by “manufactory” of literary studies, what is required for its uninterrupted functioning, how can we revitalize the “writer-publisher-buyer-literary critic-public” chain? 
Hayk Hambardzumyan discussed these issues with literary critic, doctor of philology Tigran Simyan.

Text-books and Modern Education


When talking about the problems of education system, often the quality of school text-books is raised as an issue of concern, Who and how are these text-books created, what are the undelying criteria, how compliant these criteria are to the modern education criteria, who is in charge of overseeing the contextual and publishing quality? Is it ever possible to create a text-book that will satisfy both teachers, pupils, parents and education experts? Hayk Hambardzumyan spoke about these issues with Sokrat Mkrtchyan – General Director Zangak Publishing House.

Realization of Independence: Art


What did independence give the art and art critic? The topic is discussed by art critic Lilit Sargsyan and expert in art Arman Grigoryan. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan.

Hasmik Movsisian


Hasmik Movsisian moved to Armenian from the Great Britain. The organization Music of Armenia established in 2008 moved to Armenia together with Hasmik. Hasmik is sure that Armenia has so much to present to the world in the area of music and is happy to be active part of that process...

Armenian Medieval Art Presented Anew: between Journalism and Science


To make the rich medieval Armenian culture accessible in this modern world replete with aggressive information and advertisements, the now traditional tools, such as scientific media, book publications, etc. are not sufficient. There is a need for internet websites, digital databases, and of course new professional approach. Are these resources effective, how should our art in general be presented, if ever? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with PhD in History Karen Matevosyan. 

guest: Gevorg Danielyan, part 2


“An institution of independent experts should be established, who will elaborate new laws within the scope of public and state order. We should also make use of international legal experts, since most of ours work in state agencies and are often constrained”. Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts the Dean of Constitutional Chair in the YSU, Doctor of the Science of Law, professor Gevorg Danielyan. 

 

guest: Gevorg Danielyan, part 1


“Most of the church-owned property, including almost all manuscripts of  Matenadaran were so called “nationalized” during Bolshevik Revolution and became state property up till nowadays. Those who demand the Church to pay taxes, should first of all claim full compensation of losses, and the taxes will make only tiny part of the losses suffered by the Church”. Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts the Dean of Constitutional Chair in the YSU, Doctor of the Science of Law, professor Gevorg Danielyan. 

Andastan service in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On February 13, the evening Divine Liturgy held in Armenian Apostolic Churches were followed by Andastan service. Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin was filled with believers: here the fire was lighted by Supreme Patriarch. 
 

guest: Hayk Kotanjyan


Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the establishement of the RA Armed Forces, Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts the Head of Institute for National Strategic Studies of the RA Ministry of Defense, Major-General Hayk Kotanjyan. 
 

 

Life on the Border


Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, Primate of Tavush Diocese and the Head of Chinari village Samvel Saghoyan talk about the specifics of spiritual care of borderland villages, about bolstering economic, social and cultural activities of communities. 

First Home Blessing Service of 2017in Pontifical Residence


After receiving the Good Tidings of the birth of holy child of God in Mayravank, the procession of the clergy accompanied the Armenian Pontiff to the Pontifical Residence singing sharakan called “Christ was Born and Revealed”. The very first Home Blessing service of the year was offered. 
 

Realization of Independence: Architecture and Urban Development


What message does the architecture of the independence period contain? What values are fulfilled in modern architecture and urban development? Architect Garegin Yeghoyan and urban developer Sarhat Petrosyan discuss the topic. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan.