Realization of Independence: Education


Armenian public mainly holds two contradicting opinions on the independence of Armenia: first – we acquired independence only due to circumstances and, second, we earned our independence owing to our lasting aspirations and efforts. Whichever opinion prevails, it’s obvious that in order for an individual to be fully independent, one ought to have an opportunity to realize it in reality. And maybe independence is something you have to earn every day just like your daily bread. And to earn it, one as a rule, has to study. Within the scope of the topic on realization of independence, Movses Demirchyan, PhD in Philosophy and Ashot Khurshudyan, Candidate of Economics, talk about education. 
 

Capital City and Second City


Capital City and Second City
Second cities of states get surprisingly little attention. They are not treated as the capital city, whereas they are the significant part of any state bringing the territory and cultural landscape into one entirety. What is a capital city, what are other cities deprived of when everything goes to only one city? The topic is discussed by ethnographer Gayane Shagoyan and historian Artak Gnuni. The conversation is hosted by Hermine Hakobyan.

Education Objectives


How do the education objectives form? The topic is discussed by the education expert Nvard Manasyan and cultural anthropologist Levon Yepiskoposyan. 
 

Repatriation


This year is the 70th anniversary of the repatriation of 1946. The history has entitled it the Great Repatriation. Starting from 1946, around 90 thousand persons moved to Armenia within a few years. What are the past and current motives and issues of repatriation, what were the implications of the Great Repatriation and what are the types of repatriation today? The topic is discussed by journalist Tigran Paskevichyan and Head of Repat Armenia Vardan Marashlian. The conversation is hosted by Hermine Hakobyan.
 

Cinematography and State


What is the role and significance of cinematography in the life of society and state? The topic is discussed by art critic Vigen Galstyan and film director Eduard Hambardzumyan. The conversation is hosted by Hermine Hakobyan.
 

Cultural Image of Capital City


The cultural image of Yerevan city undergoes changes. Who shapes the portrait of Yerevan? The topic is discussed by architect Misak Khostikyan and art critic Ruben Arevshatyan. The conversation is hosted by Hermine Hakobyan. 
 

Capital City and Province


There are different perceptions of a capital city among us: for part of Armenia residents Gyumri is considered to be a city, for some – Vanadzor, another part believes it is Tbilisi. How does a city guide village and the village nourishes the city, to what extent can the capital city be deemed as a development factor? The topic is discussed by ethnographer Mkhitar Gabrielyan and Davit Matevosyan, Director of Hrant Matevosyan Cultural Foundation. The conversation is hosted by Hermine Hakobyan. 
 

Patriotism


Over the  course of history, and also presently, patriotism on one hand is a political instrument, and on the other hand a truly unifying factor for society. How did the love and connection to one’s homeland shape over centuries, what is patriotism and who is a patriot generally speaking? The topic is discussed by historian Haykak Arshamyan and writer Vahram Martirosyan. The conversation is hosted by Hermine Hakobyan. 
 

Charity and Sponsorship


What are the types and motives for charity nowadays? The topic is discussed by Vardan Partamyan, Head of Projects Department in “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund and the Director of Social Department in the Mother See Father Markos Mangasaryan. The conversation is hosted by Hermine Hakobyan. 
 

Public Opinion and Television


What does the public expect from television, how much does it meet the public requirements? What issues does the television face in the current stage of developing media? The topic is discussed by Nune Sargsyan, General Director of the Media Initiatives Center and journalist Harutyun Harutyunyan. 
 

Public Opinion and Violence


What is the public perception of violence, what’s the relation between violence, punishment and power? The topic is discussed by Manvel Sargsyan, Director of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies and ethnologist Mkhitar Gabrielyan. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan. 

Capital City: Area of Co-existence


Yerevan undergoes immense changes as a capital city. They are closely linked to the altering economy, environment, employment and professions of the urban population, and undoubtedly, to the new land development. 
Architect Arsen Karapetyan and journalist Ara Galoyan talk about the changing city planning and architectural atmosphere in Yerevan. The conversation is hosted by Hermine Hakobyan.