Program Agreements: The Urban Leadership Program is much more than a scholarship. Only a few structures were preserved, mainly in the portion that extends between Abovyan Street and Mashtots Avenue. The municipality also runs 160 kindergartens throughout the city.[185]. There are chances that the NEET 2021 syllabus may be modified due to the ongoing pandemic. [143] The Watermelon Fest launched in 2013 is also becoming a popular event in the city. The 4th-century chapel of the Holy Mother of God and the 6th-century Tsiranavor Church both located in Avan District at the north of Yerevan, are among the oldest surviving Christian structures of the city. One theory regarding the origin of Yerevan's name is the city was named after the Armenian king, Yervand (Orontes) IV, the last leader of the Orontid Dynasty, and founder of the city of Yervandashat. At the beginning of 1988, nearly one million Armenians from several regions of Armenia engaged in demonstrations concerning these subjects, centered in the city's Theater Square (currently Freedom Square).[67]. Tennis is also among the popular sports in Yerevan. Under Iranian and Russian rule, it was the center of the Erivan Khanate from 1736 to 1828 and the Erivan Governorate from 1850 to 1917, respectively. All three bodies cooperate to maintain law in the city. On the other hand, the Saryan park located near the opera house, is famous for being a permanent venue where artists exhibit their paintings. The population of Yerevan fell from 1,250,000 in 1989[77] to 1,103,488 in 2001[114] and to 1,091,235 in 2003. The administration of the hospital where a fire erupted early Friday morning suspects that it was caused by smoking. The Northern Avenue that connects the Opera House with Abovyan street is a popular pedestrian zone in Yerevan with modern residential buildings, business centres, restaurants, bars and cafés. In 1965, during the commemorations of the fiftieth anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Yerevan was the location of a demonstration, the first such demonstration in the Soviet Union, to demand recognition of the Genocide by the Soviet authorities. The resettlement was intended to create Russian power bridgehead in the Middle East. In 2013, Yerevan dominated over 58% of the annual total construction sector of Armenia. It was selected in a competition for a new anthem and new flag that would best represent the city. The first phase of the construction ended in September 2006 with the opening of the arrivals zone. Yerevan received the status of a city on 1 October 1879, upon a decree issued by Tsar Alexander II of Russia. The central station in Nor Kilikia neighborhood serves as bus terminal for inter-city transport, serving outbound routes towards practically all the cities of Armenia as well as abroad, notably Tbilisi and Tabriz. Kouymjian, Dickran (1997), "Armenia from the Fall of the Cilician Kingdom (1375) to the Forced Migration under Shah Abbas (1604)" in. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, due to economic crises, thousands fled Armenia, mostly to Russia, North America and Europe. [147] These lines mostly consist of about 425 Bogdan, Higer City Bus and Hyundai County buses. In the mid-7th century BC, the city of Teishebaini was built by Rusa II of Urartu, around 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) west of Erebuni Fortress. The municipality runs 39 polyclinics/medical centres throughout the city. Following a brief period of Ottoman rule over Eastern Armenia between 1724 and 1736, and as a result of the fall of the Safavid dynasty in 1736, Yerevan along with the adjacent territories became part of the newly formed administrative territory of Erivan Khanate under the Afsharid dynasty of Iran, which encompassed an area of 15,000 square kilometres (5,800 square miles). On the other hand, the Argentina-based Armenian businessman Eduardo Eurnekian took over the airport, while the cascade development project was funded by the US based Armenian millionaire Gerard L. Cafesjian. When Armenia became a republic of the Soviet Union, Yerevan remained as capital and accommodated all the political and diplomatic institutions in the republic. Since 2000, central Yerevan has been transformed into a vast construction site, with cranes erected all over the Kentron district. Starting from this period, as a result of the developing trade activities with the Arabs, the Armenian territories had gained strategic importance as a crossroads for the Arab caravan routes passing between Europe and India through the Arab-controlled Ararat plain of Armenia. The city also serves as the seat of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese; the largest diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest dioceses in the world.[23]. the mayor, appointed by the President (who can remove him at any moment) upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister. As a result, many historic buildings were demolished, including churches, mosques, the Erivan Fortress, baths, bazaars and caravanserais. [65] Armenia became a parliamentary republic with four administrative divisions. Due to being dispersed among dozens of private operators, the transportation is barely regulated, with only trip fee is being a subject of regulation. Other. Medical services in Armenia – except from maternity – are not subsidized by the government. During the height of the Urartian power, irrigation canals and artificial reservoirs were built in Erebuni and its surrounding territories. The upper part of the city is surrounded with mountains on three sides while it descends to the banks of the river Hrazdan at the south. With the establishment of new cities such as Armavir, Zarehavan, Bagaran and Yervandashat, the importance of Erebuni had gradually declined. It became a satellite television in 1996. Formed in the 1960s, the Yerevan Opera Theatre park along with its artificial Swan Lake is also among the favorite green spaces of the city. The railway station is made in Soviet-style architecture with its long point on the building roof, representing the symbols of communism: red star, hammer and sickle. The Saint Nikolai Cathedral was entirely destroyed in 1931, while the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God was closed and converted first into a warehouse and later into a club for the military personnel. It went through a facelift starting in 2004 with the construction of a new terminal. The power station will be in service in 2019.[172]. As of May 2017, Yerevan is home to 4,883 residential apartment buildings, and 65,199 street lamps installed on 39,799 street light posts, covering a total length of 1,514 km. In the early 1970s, there were a range of professional bands in Yerevan strong enough to compete with their Soviet counterparts. The church was eventually consecrated on 7 October 2017, with the presence of Catholicos Karekin II, Russian bishops and the church benefactor Ara Abramyan. Armenian beverages, especially Armenian cognac and beer, have a worldwide fame. For the following 3 centuries, it remained, with brief intermissions, under the Iranian rule. As a consequence, Yerevan significantly lost its Armenian population who had declined to 20%, while Muslims including Persians, Turks, Kurds and Tatars gained dominance with around 80% of the city's population. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. However, most of the churches were either closed or demolished by the Soviets during the 1930s. At the beginning of the 20th century, Yerevan city's population was over 29,000. Its archives hold a rich collection of valuable ancient Armenian, Ancient Greek, Aramaic, Assyrian, Hebrew, Latin, Middle and Modern Persian manuscripts. [38], On 27 September 2004, Yerevan adopted an anthem, "Erebuni-Yerevan", written by Paruyr Sevak and composed by Edgar Hovhanisyan. [31][55][56] It was formally ceded by the Iranians in 1828, following the Treaty of Turkmenchay. Instead, it is bordered with the following provinces: Kotayk from the north and the east, Ararat from the south and the south-west, Armavir from the west and Aragatsotn from the north-west. [201], Armenia Sports Union (Spartak Sports Union between 1935 and 1999) is a sports society mainly involved in individual Olympic sports, including boxing, weightlifting, athletics, wrestling, taekwondo, table tennis, etc. Since the closure, the rails have been dismantled and sold. The first excavations at the Shengavit historical site was conducted between 1936 and 1938 under the guidance of archaeologist Yevgeny Bayburdyan. [72], In February 2008, unrest in the capital between the authorities and opposition demonstrators led by ex-President Levon Ter-Petrosyan took place after the 2008 Armenian presidential election. The metro stations had most of their names changed after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the independence of the Republic of Armenia. During the second Ottoman-Safavid War, Ottoman troops under the command of Sultan Murad IV conquered the city on 8 August 1635. [167] The entire plant was privatized in 2003, and is currently owned by RusHydro. The Barekamutyun State Dance Ensemble of Armenia was founded in 1987 by Norayr Mehrabyan. Armenia became a Christian nation in the early 4th century, during the reign of the Arsacid king Tiridates III. The excavation process revealed a series of large round buildings with square adjoining rooms and minor round buildings. The[Yerevan Jazz Fest is an annual jazz festival taking place every autumn since 2015, organized by the Armenian Jazz Association with the support of the Yerevan Municipality.[139]. Tamanian incorporated national traditions with contemporary urban construction. It was consecrated in 2001, during the 1700th anniversary of the establishment of the Armenian Church and the adoption of Christianity as the national religion in Armenia. In 590 BC, following the fall of the Kingdom of Urartu by the hands of the Iranian Medes, Erebuni along with the Armenian Highland became part of the Median Empire. It showcases a massive collection glass artwork, particularly the works of the Czech artists Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová. However, the government annually allocates a certain amount from the state budget for the medical needs of the socially vulnerable groups. In 1850 the territory of the former oblast was reorganized into the Erivan Governorate, covering an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 square miles). In current administrative division of Armenia Yerevan is not part of any marz ("province"). [59] In general, Yerevan rapidly grew under Russian rule, both economically and politically. The Armenian National Academy of Sciences is the pioneer of scientific research in Armenia. When British traveller H. F. B. Lynch visited Yerevan in 1893–1894, he considered it an Oriental city. It is currently the most widespread Armenian dialect. Argishti says, "The land was a desert, before the great works I accomplished upon it. The city is also home to a large number of art museums. There are many historical sites, churches and citadels in areas and regions surrounding the city of Yerevan, such as Garni Temple, Zvartnots Cathedral, the monasteries of Khor Virap and Geghard, etc. [127][128] The 18th-century Blue Mosque of Yerevan was restored and reopened in the 1990s, with Iranian funding,[129] and is currently the only active mosque in Armenia, mainly serving the Iranian Shia visitors. Yerevan had also opened representatives in Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Serbia, Greece, Iran and Japan. The most prominent of these are the National Gallery of Armenia, the History Museum of Armenia, the Cafesjian Museum of Art, the Matenadaran library of ancient manuscripts, and the Armenian Genocide museum of Tsitsernakaberd complex. Open-air concerts are frequently held in curtain location in Yerevan during summer, such as the Cafesjian Sculpture Garden on Tamanyan Street, the Freedom Square near the Opera House, the Republic Square, etc. As of July 2017, the following railway trips are scheduled from and to Yerevan: The Yerevan-Ararat-Yerevan route is temporarily not in operation, while the Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan route will operate starting from 2 October 2017. Հին Երևանի ամենավաղ և բացառիկ վկայությունը. [45] The Armenian territories formed the province of Persian Armenia within the Sasanian Empire. [210], Futsal is also among the popular sports in Armenia. Currently, the city is home to the Arm Carpet factory opened in 1924, as well as the Tufenkian handmade carpets (since 1994), and Megerian handmade carpets (since 2000). Another long-term project is the construction of two new lines, but these have been suspended due to lack of finance. To select multiple items, hold control or command and click each one. Yerevan is also home to several specialized theatres such as the Tumanyan Puppet Theatre, Yerevan State Pantomime Theatre, and the Yerevan State Marionettes Theatre. Saint Sarkis Cathedral rebuilt in 1835–42, is the seat of Araratian Pontifical Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. [206], Arena Bowling and Billiards Club is an up-to-date sports and leisure centre opened in 2004 and located on Mashtots Avenue in central Yerevan. The Lovers' Park on Marshal Baghramyan Avenue and the English Park at the centre of the city, dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries respectively, are among the most popular parks for the Yerevantsis. Ferhad Pasha managed to build the Erivan Fortress on the ruins of one thousand-years old ancient Armenian fortress, on the shores of Hrazdan river. MSU Official Email. Erebuni Fortress, also known as Arin Berd, is the hill where the city of Yerevan was founded in 782 BC by King Argishti I. Yerevan played a key role in the Armenian national democratic movement that emerged during the Gorbachev era of the 1980s. The trolleybus system is owned and operated by the municipality. The tram network that operated in Yerevan since 1906 was decommissioned in January 2004. The Erebuni State Reserve formed in 1981, is located around 8 km southeast of the city centre within the Erebuni District of the city. The district is also home to the remains of Surp Hovhannes Chapel dating back to the 12–13th centuries. During the second Russo-Persian War of the 19th century, the Russo-Persian War of 1826–28, Yerevan was captured by Russian troops under general Ivan Paskevich on 1 October 1827. The city was officially known as Erivan (Russian: Эривань) under Russian rule during the 19th and early 20th centuries. [61] In 1913, for the first time in the city, a telephone line with eighty subscribers became operational. The Saint Nikolai Cathedral opened during the second half of the 19th century, was the largest Russian church in the city. The Hrazdan divides Yerevan into two parts through a picturesque canyon. [183][184], Yerevan is a major educational centre in the region. The Komitas Chamber Music House opened in 1977, is the home of chamber music performers and lovers in Armenia. In 2007, the capital had 1,107,800 inhabitants. Originally a small town, Yerevan became the capital of Armenia and a large city with over one million inhabitants. Yerevan , Armenia Virtual "Rare Coffee & Cake" for Rare Disease Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC UK) 28 Feb - 07 Mar 2021 Virtual All over the world , United Kingdom RARE DISEASES, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. After the Mongols captured Ani in 1236, Armenia turned into a Mongol protectorate as part of the Ilkhanate, and the Zakarids became vassals to the Mongols. The Republic Square, the Yerevan Opera Theatre, and the Yerevan Cascade are among the main landmarks at the centre of Yerevan, mainly developed based on the original design of the academician Alexander Tamanian, and the revised plan of architect Jim Torosyan. The Yerevan History Museum and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation History Museum are among the prominent museums that feature the history of Yerevan and the First Republic of Armenia respectively. On 1 October 1879, Yerevan was granted the status of a city through a decree issued by Alexander II of Russia. The Artaxiads considered Erebuni and Tushpa as cities of Persian heritage. It is the primary airport of the country. The second wave of repatriation occurred from 1946 to 1948, when about 100,000 ethnic Armenians from Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt, France, United States etc. The ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan launched in 2005, is also among the popular annual events in the city.[141]. Another national library of Yerevan is the Khnko Aper Children's Library, founded in 1933. At the time, Yerevan received more than 75,000 refugees from Western Armenia, who escaped the massacres perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks during the Armenian Genocide. The Yerevan Beer Fest is held annually during the month of August. A major redevelopment process has been launched in Yerevan since 2000. Folk and classical music of Armenia was taught in state-sponsored conservatoires during the Soviet days. Major opposition parties of the time, consolidated around the former Karabakh Committee member and former Prime Minister Vazgen Manukyan, organized mass demonstrations between 23 and 25 September, claiming electoral fraud by Ter-Petrosyan. [102] The city itself was mainly populated by Armenians. Vardanyan, Sergey. The Satrapy of Armenia was divided into two parts: the northern part and the southern part, with the cities of Erebuni (Yerevan) and Tushpa (Van) as their centres, respectively. Yerevan is divided into twelve "administrative districts" (վարչական շրջան, varčakan šrĵan)[98] each with an elected leader. Evidences of later use of the site, possibly until 2200 BC, were also found. [202], The "Yerevan State Sports College of Olympic Reserve" is a large sports and educational complex located in the Malatia-Sebastia District of the city. Yerevan has many state-owned schools of artistic gymnastics, including the Albert Azaryan School opened in 1964 and the Hrant Shahinyan School opened in 1965. Many companies as well as universities have their own teams who participate in the Armenian Futsal Premier League. On the other hand, Dinamo and Mika indoor arenas are the regular venues for domestic and regional competitions of basketball, volleyball, handball and futsal. The only railway that goes to Iran to the south passes by the closed border of Nakhchivan. Starting from the late 1950s, religious music became widely spread when Armenian chants (also known as sharakans) were performed by the soprano Lusine Zakaryan. The Yerevan Botanical Garden opened in 1935, the Victory park formed in the 1950s and the Circular Park are among the largest green spaces of the city. His design presented a radial-circular arrangement that overlaid the existing city and incorporated much of its existing street plan. Hence, Yerevan is home to many leading enterprises of Armenia and the Caucasus for the production of alcoholic beverages, such as the Yerevan Ararat Brandy Factory, Yerevan Brandy Company, Yerevan Champagne Wines Factory, "Beer of Yerevan" (Kilikia Beer) brewery, Armco Brandy Factory, Proshyan Brandy Factory and Astafian Wine-Brandy Factory. [28] Yerevan is an associate member of Eurocities.[29]. French traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, who visited Yerevan possibly up to six times between 1631 and 1668, states that the city is exclusively populated by Armenians. In 1996, despite the severe economic conditions in the country, Yerevan hosted the 32nd Chess Olympiad. Երևան քաղաքի բնակչության շարժընթացը 1824–1914թթ. It is the first-ever golf course opened in Armenia as well as the Transcaucasian region. [116] Throughout the history, it was influenced by several languages, especially Russian and Persian and loan words have significant presence in it today. The location of Yerevan itself, is an inspiring factor for the foreigners to visit the city in order to enjoy the view of the biblical mount of Ararat, as the city lies on the feet of the mountain forming the shape of a Roman amphitheatre. The interiors of the stations resemble that of the former western Soviet nations, with chandeliers hanging from the corridors. Being among the top 10 safest cities in the world, Yerevan has an extensive nightlife scene with a variety of nightclubs,[181] live venues, pedestrian zones, street cafés, jazz cafés, tea houses, casinos, pubs, karaoke clubs and restaurants. However, with the establishment of the Zakarid Principality of Armenia in 1201 under the Georgian protectorate, the Armenian territories of Yerevan and Lori had significantly grown. [27] Yerevan was named the 2012 World Book Capital by UNESCO. On the other hand, Yerkir Media, Armenia 2, Shoghakat TV, Yerevan TV, 21TV and the TV channels of the Pan-Armenian Media Group are among the most notable local televisions of Yerevan. In 2011, the garden was entirely remodeled and named as Lyon Park, to become a symbol of the partnership between the cities of Lyon and Yerevan.[88]. NEET is the only national-level medical entrance exam in the country which is conducted for admission to MBBS/BDS/ AYUSH/ BVS courses. It was founded in 1971, and is home to individual as well as team sport schools, such as wrestling, boxing, weightlifting, judo, athletics, acrobatic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics, swimming, table tennis, cycling, basketball, volleyball and handball. "[25] By the late ancient Armenian Kingdom, new capital cities were established and Yerevan declined in importance. [135] Komitas Museum opened in 2015, is a musical art museum devoted to the renowned Armenian composer Komitas. It is also home to the anti-doping medical centre and a hotel designated to accommodate more than 300 athletes. Sergei Parajanov Museum opened in 1988 is dedicated to Sergei Parajanov's art works in cinema and painting. [26] The city expanded rapidly during the 20th century as Armenia became part of the Soviet Union. According to the official estimate of 2016, the current population of the city is 1,073,700. The Red Soviet Army invaded Armenia on 29 November 1920 from the northeast. At a height between 1300 and 1450 meters above sea level, the reserve occupies an area of 120 hectares, mainly consisted of semi-deserted mountains-steppe. The events resulted in 10 deaths[73] and a subsequent 20-day state of emergency declared by President Robert Kocharyan.[74]. The Erebuni Museum founded in 1968, is an archaeological museum housing Urartian artifacts found during excavations at the Erebuni Fortress. The Armenian Genocide museum is found at the foot of Tsitsernakaberd memorial and features numerous eyewitness accounts, texts and photographs from the time. During the 1840s and the 1850s, many schools were opened in the city. Incourt Tennis Club -founded in 1974– is the largest in the city, with many indoor and outdoor courts. However, after the short period of independence, Yerevan fell to the Bolsheviks, and Armenia was incorporated into Soviet Russia on 2 December 1920. [208] Edgar Stepanyan of Armenia became champion of the scratch race in the 2015 junior UEC European Track Championships. As a result, many historic structures have been demolished and replaced with new buildings. Armenia has always excelled in chess with its players being very often among the highest ranked and decorated. [52] However, Ottoman control ended in 1604 when the Persians regained Yerevan as a result of first Ottoman-Safavid War. Our website informs you as to which agency or official is currently in charge of your hand-delivered or mailed request or application. At that period, Yerevan was a small town with narrow roads and alleys, including the central quarter of Shahar, the Ghantar commercial centre, and the residential neighbourhoods of Kond, Dzoragyugh, Nork and Shentagh. However, carpet manufacturing in the city was greatly enriched with the flock of Western Armenian migrants from the Ottoman Empire throughout the 19th century, and the arrival of Armenian refugees escaping the genocide in the early 20th century. Charents Museum of Literature and Arts opened in 1921, Modern Art Museum of Yerevan opened in 1972, and the Middle East Art Museum opened in 1993, are also among the notable arte museums of the city.[136]. However, Yerevan did not have any strategic role during the reign of the Bagratids, who developed many other cities of Ayrarat, such as Shirakavan, Dvin, and Ani. However, in 550 BC, the Median Empire was conquered by Cyrus the Great, and Erebuni became part of the Achaemenid Empire. Government Decrees; Prime Minister Decrees; Session Agenda; www.e-gov.am website brings together all e-government tools and data bases created by RA State ag [177], Tourism in Armenia is developing year by year and the capital city of Yerevan is one of the major tourist destinations. Despite the popularity of basketball in Armenia, the country's national team only recently made headlines internationally through winning the 2016 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries. Notable newspapers published in Yerevan include the daily newspapers of Aravot, Azg, Golos Armenii and Hayastani Hanrapetutyun. Today, the population of Yerevan is overwhelmingly Armenian. A one-way trip costs AMD 100 (around US$0.21) for all buses and public vans, while it is AMD 50 for trolleybuses. With the increased interest in healthy lifestyle and fitness, many large and modern training complexes with indoor and outdoor swimming pools have recently been opened in the city such as the Davit Hambardzumyan Swimming and Diving Olympic School, Orange Fitness Premium Club, DDD Sports Complex, Aqua Land Sports Complex, Gold's Gym, Grand Sport Complex, Reebok Sports Club, and Multi Wellness Sport and Health Center. The Red Bridge of Hrazdan River is a 17th-century structure, built after the 1679 earthquake and later reconstructed in 1830. Welcome to the official website of the Embassy of India in Yerevan, Armenia. The city was renamed back to Yerevan (Ереван) in 1936. [163] The committee has also announced the construction of Noy (Noah) ethnographic residential district at the western vicinity of Kentron District, with an approximate cost of US$100 million. The "General Plan of Yerevan" developed by the academician Alexander Tamanian, was approved in 1924. The chosen flag has a white background with the city's seal in the middle, surrounded by twelve small red triangles that symbolize the twelve historic capitals of Armenia. The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God was opened in 1916 in Kanaker-Zeytun.[125]. Due to the diminished role of Erebuni, as well as the absence of proper historical data, much of the city's history under the Sasanian rule is unknown. Yerevan was the centre of the newly established governorate. The QSI International School, École Française Internationale en Arménie, Ayb School, Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex and Khoren and Shooshanig Avedisian School are among the prominent international or private schools in Yerevan. The Public TV of Armenia has been in service since 1956. The first produced sound film was Pepo directed by Hamo Beknazarian in 1935. ", Lindsay, Ian, and Adam T. Smith. 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