Oghbi


One of the 60 abandoned villages in Vayots Dzor is Oghbin. It is not known what the name of the settlement means or how it is explained. The village borders Azerbaijan, located about 8 km northeast of the village of Khndzorut. The only remaining witness to the abandoned village is the Oghbin church, built in 1666 and carved into the rocks.

 

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 206


With Nane Hakhverdyan, a senior researcher at the Center for Science Innovation and Education, Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the victory of the Armenian student team in the conference competition dedicated to UAS held in the United States, and spoke about the need to improve the scientific environment in Armenia.

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 205


With teacher and lecturer Arsen Vardanyan, Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the issues of changing the public's attitude towards the teaching profession and the priority steps to increase the reputation of teachers.

Martirosats Monastery


The 13th-century rock-cut Holy Mother God Church in the village of Martiros in Vayots Dzor is the largest rock-cut architectural complex in Armenia after Geghard. It is built entirely inside Mount Nzar. The square-shaped complex consists of a vestibule, a prayer room, and a church. It is entirely carved into the rock, with only a small entrance from the outside, which was much more inconspicuous in its time.

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 204


Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the peculiarities of civic education and the importance of youth involvement in civic and political decision-making with sociologist and researcher Marina Galstyan.

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 203


Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the seven main players in the field, their joint vision for the future, their mission, and upcoming activities with Shamam Gevorgyan, CEO of the "405" educational alliance.

Stepan Malkhasyants


The prominent Armenologist, academician Stepan Malkhasyants is one of those students of the seminary who, after improving their education in European universities, returned to their native educational institution to teach and pass on the accumulated knowledge to the next generations. Moreover, Malkhasyants also headed the seminary, and during that period implemented radical reforms. He was elected a member of the Spiritual Council of Holy Etchmiadzin. Throughout his life, even during the years of atheism and Stalinist repressions, he maintained a strong connection with the Mother See.

The history and daily life of the border village of Khndzorut


Khndzorut was founded by Armenians who migrated from the Khoy and Salmast regions of Persia as a result of the Russo-Persian War of 1826-1828. The residents of Khndzorut settled in the current area of ​​the village later, starting in 1969. The history of Khndzorut is in the area called "Old Village", which is above the village.

Descendants of survivors at Armenian Genocide Museum search for parents in photos


Toros Tadevosyan's children tried to find their father in the group photos of children dressed in identical clothes in the section of the Armenian Genocide Museum's exhibition dedicated to Armenian orphans. Along with hundreds of Armenian children who survived the Genocide, Toros Tadevosyan ended up in the Antura orphanage, 15 kilometers from Beirut, which was opened specifically for Armenian orphans by order of Cemal Pasha. By his order, the Turkish writer, feminist and pan-Turkist Halide Khanum undertook the forced conversion and Turkification of Armenian children. Despite the efforts of the Turks, many of the children retained their native language and religion.

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 202


With speech therapist Kristina Kharatyan, Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the importance of early speech therapy intervention in the context of inclusion and equal educational opportunities.

Makar of Teghut


Makar I Catholicos of Teghut neither studied nor taught at the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary, but the seminary reached its most flourishing period during his reign. Makar was the first to update the educational programs, invite new teachers, and lay the foundation for the tradition of sending spiritual and secular graduates to prominent European universities to continue their education.

State Dance Ensemble of Armenia


The 65-year-old State Dance Ensemble of Armenia operates with youthful enthusiasm, working on new productions in the rehearsal room and correcting previously performed ones. The parent company is facing financial problems, but if they are resolved, they will have new costumes and new instrumentation options.