The Hermon Monastery - One Of The Oldest Monuments In The Vayots Dzor
The Hermon Monastery is one of the oldest monuments in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. This monastery was founded in 936 by the prince of Syunik, Smbat and Bishop Hakob, who, after the completion of the construction of the temple, settled the monastic brethren...
Missak Manouchian - A Hero Of The Anti-Fascist French Resistance During World War II
Missak Manouchian (1906-1944) was an Armenian genocide survivor, who during World War II, became the military commander of one of the most active French Resistance group, which carried out assassinations and bombings of Nazi targets. He is considered a hero of the French Resistance....
The 7th Century Talin Cathedral - One Of The Largest Churches In Armenia
A magical semi-ruined cathedral which you need to visit and feel the spirit of the antiquity. The 7th century church of Katoghike, which is also known as the Talin Cathedral, is located at the cemetery in the north of the city of Talin, in the...
"Vana Katu" - The Armenian Heritage of Lake Van
Van cats are an endemic breed of cats that formed independently on the territory of Lake Van, located in the Armenian Highlands (now the territory of Turkey). The Van cat is not a result of selection, it is naturally occurring breed of domestic cat that...
“ARARAT” - The Legendary Armenian Brandy
The “Ararat” brandy is the undisputed leader in the premium brandies category since 1887. The production is made exclusively from local grape varieties to maintain the special properties that blend harmoniously with the Caucasian oak barrels, used for aging of the authentic Armenian brandy. ...
Armenian Rainbow Pickles
Pickled veggies in Armenian cuisine are very popular and loved. They are served both at the most luxurious table and at the most modest meal. Armenian housewives pickle white cabbage and cauliflower, cucumbers and tomatoes, okras, carrots, chilies, beets, all kinds of greens, plums, green...
Karmrakhayt - One Of The Most Popular Armenian Culinary Delights
Karmrakhayt - this is how the mountain brook trout is called in Armenia. The value of this fish is due to the unique origin, exceptional taste and guaranteed ecological purity of the product. The dishes that are prepared from Karmrakhayt belong to a healthy cuisine,...
James Bagian: The Only Armenian That Was In Space
On March 13, 1989, the American astronaut of Armenian origin, James Bagian, flew to the space by “Discovery” shuttle in the framework of the “Space Shuttle STS-29” program. Then Armenian people got another reason for pride, after all, we had our own astronaut! ...
Statues Of Heroes Of The Blockbuster Soviet Film “Mimino” - A Must Stop In Dilijan
When you travel to Dilijan, make sure to stop by the statues of the iconic characters from the blockbuster Soviet comedy "Mimino" (1977). This bronze monument celebrates the friendship of Armenians, Georgians and Russians, and it is also a tribute to famous spring water of...
Armenian Monastery Of St. Thaddeus In Iran: UNESCO World Heritage Site
The 7th century monastery of St. Thaddeus, also known as the monastery of “Kara-Kelisa” (“Black Church”) is one of the oldest Armenian complexes in Iran. Now inactive, it is included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 2008, in the category of “Armenian Churches of...