Presentation of animation “New Year” of Naira Muradyan in Mirzoyan Library


Painter-animator Naira Muradyan studies long the family of moomintrolls emerging in the fairy-tales of Finnish novelist Tove Jansson and depicted them in her 10-minute animation “New Year”. The film was ordered by the National Film Center of Armenia. The recordings were made in Shoghakat TV. The... more

Deploying Armenian carpet ornaments in fashion


“Megerian Carpet” hosted the collection of designer Lilit Melikyan entitled “The Future of the Past” pinpointing the inimitable combination of the modern style and Armenian carpet ornaments.   

On February 19 is the birthday of Hovhannes Tumanyan


According to the established tradition, every year this day the Tumanyan Museum celebrated the birthday of the great poet in a new project or a special exhibition. This year too, an interesting exposure awaits the visitors.   

“History of Genocide in Sebastia” translated into Russian


The presentation of Russian translation of the book “History of Genocide in Sebastia” by Karapet Gabikyan was held in Yerevan Matenadaran. The memoirs-history of genocide was first published in 1924, in Boston. The author of the Russian translation is Knarik Ter-Davtyan, Doctor of Philology.... more

Defense of the doctoral thesis of Rev. Fr. Shahe Ananyan


On February 19, a defense of doctoral thesis was held in the Gevorkian Theological Seminary Events Auditorium in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. A study titled “Origin of the Theoretical Foundations the Commentary Principles of the New Testament and Apocryphal Literature, as well as... more

Supreme Spiritual Council convened a meeting at the Mother See


From February 16-18, Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians presided over an extended meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The agenda included discussion of canonical, statutory-legal, national and public, diocesan and communal, church building and... more

Award winners of the Writers’ Union of 2015


On February 24, the annual award ceremony of the Writers’ Union of Armenia took place. The authors with most active creative activities evolved in 2015 received prizes bearing the names of their predecessors. 

What is the Great Lent for Christians?


Over the period of the Great Lent, the Divine Liturgy in all Armenian Apostolic Churches is followed by the ceremony of meditation. Our crew talked to the believers over this topic. 

Exhibition dedicated to Commander Andranik in the National Gallery


National Gallery of Armenia is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Andranik Ozanian. The initiative came to life through joint partnership between Yerevan City Hall, Ararat Patriarchal Diocese of the Armenian Church and various cultural institutions.   

Press conference on the 14th British Film Festival


From February 20-26, the 14th British Film Festival will be held under the title “The Best from Britain”. The program also features films nominated for Oscar. The opening will be marked by the film “The Lady in the Van” of Nickolas Heightner.    

This is a jubilee year for the devotee of the Armenian ballet – Vilen Galstyan


On February 12, Vilen Galstyan turned 75. “Gayane” ballet held on February 13, was dedicated to the jubilee of the great choreographer by Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.   

On the jubilee of Norayr Mehrabyan the stage was featuring the artists of Barekamutyun and Royal Swedish Ballet


On February 21, the jubilee of the RA National Artist, artistic director of the state ensemble “Barekamutyun” was celebrated. The artists of Barekamutyun Ensemble and Royal Swedish Ballet performed in the concert.