The major urban plan of the town designed by architects Avetik Mirijanyan and M. Safrastyan, was approved in 1971. The city of Gyumri has a great contribution in Armenian folk music. Rock, folk rock and ethnic rock are widely popular through the local famous rock band Bambir, active since 1978. Later in 1185, the province became ruled by the Mkhargdzeli dynasty after Queen Tamar of Georgia appointed the Sargis Mkhargrdzeli as its governor. ; Armenia population is equivalent to 0.04% of the total world population. Public transport is dominated by the private sector in Gyumri. The forests of Jermuk are rich with oak and hornbeam trees, as well as with dog rose, wild pear, plum and juniper plants. It was completely destroyed during the Soviet period. Over time, the name became disrupted through phonetic changes to Kumri, then Gumri, and finally Gyumri. This indicated a significant decline in the rate of hunger since 1999 when over four-fifths of Armenias [10][11] By the beginning of the 18th century, Kapan was associated with the Armenian military leader David Bek, who led the liberation campaign of the Armenians of Syunik against the Iranians and the invading Ottoman Turks. During the first half of the 18th century, Kumayri became part of the Erivan Khanate under the rule of the Afsharid dynasty and later under the Qajar dynasty of Persia. However, the Kapan-Kovsakan-Mijnavan railway line is currently inactive. The M-4 motorway that crosses the republic from north to south passes through the eastern vicinity of Charentsavan. Starting from 201718 season, FC Gyumri became known as Shirak Futsal, representing the futsal branch of FC Shirak. The town and the region are served by the state-owned Charentsavan Medical Center, operating since 1967 with a capacity of 300 beds.[3]. According to the 2011 official census, Lori has a population of 235,537 (111,675 men and 123,862 women), forming around 7.8% of the entire population of Armenia. Currently, the town has an approximate population of 18,500 as per the 2016 official estimate. [45] Gyumri was officially declared Commonwealth of Independent States cultural capital in 2013.[46]. Russian church of the Baku 154th Infantry Regiment, built during the 1850s. At least 204 Armenian servicemen were killed or missing, The Dzoraget Hydroelectric Power Station (Armenian: ) is located in the Dzoraget village of Lori, on the shores of Debed River. The mountainous nature, the mild summer climate and the green forests of Lori attract a large number of visitors during the summer season. In 1829, in the aftermath of the Russo-Turkish War, there was a big influx of Armenian population, as around 3,000 families who had migrated from territories in the Ottoman Empire -in particular from the towns of Kars, Erzurum, and Doubeyazt- settled in and around Gyumri. Around 78% (970km) of the total area of the province are arable lands, out of which 40% (388km) are ploughed. [20], At the time of the breakup of the Soviet Union, the city was renamed Kumayri between in 1990 until 1992 when it was finally given the name Gyumri. The nearby cableway of the Wings of Tatev connecting Halidzor village with the Tatev Monastery has greatly contributed in the development of the sector. The province is served by the Stepanavan Airport. The Saint Gregory of Narek Cathedral in Vanadzor is the seat of the diocese. Situated at the north of modern-day Armenia, Lori covers an area of 3,789 square kilometres (1,463sqmi) (12.7% of total area of Armenia). The Russian 102nd Military Base is located in the city. 252), and Gndevaz (pop. It is bordered by the Turkish provinces of Kars from the west and Idr from the south, with a length of 130.5km borderline, where Aras River separates Armenia from Turkey. The playing field of the Charentsavan City Stadium was modernized by the end of 2016, when the natural pitch was replaced with an artificial turf. Tsaghkadzor (Armenian: ) is a spa town and urban municipal community, as well as one of the most popular health resorts in Armenia, located north of the capital Yerevan in the Kotayk Province.According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 1,256, down from 3,350 reported in the 1989 census. Young Turks (Turkish: Jn Trkler or Gen Trkler) was a political reform movement in the early 20th century that favored the replacement of the Ottoman Empire's absolute monarchy with a constitutional government. Kapan (Armenian: ) is a town in southeast Armenia, serving as the administrative center of the urban community of Kapan as well as the provincial capital of Syunik Province.It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup.According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 Gayane Ghandilyan Arakelyan is the CEO of Digital Pomegranate, one of many Armenian tech companies run by women. It has an approximate height of 1,550 metres (5,090 feet) above sea level, the high altitude line being 1,500 metres (4,900 feet). The Mother See also runs the Eurnekian Public School which is one of the prominent schools of Armenia. After the provisional government of Ahmet Tevfik Pasha failed In 1931, Jermuk was included in the newly formed Azizbekov raion of Soviet Armenia. The province is home to the spiritual centre of the Armenian nation; the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the 1989 Soviet census, the Lori Province (then part of the Gugark, Tashir, Spitak, Stepanavan, and Tumanyan districts in 19301995)[14] had a population of 229,459. After the independence of Armenia, the 6 raions were merged as per the 1995 administrative reform, to form the Lori Province. Georgians consolidated and counterattacked pushing Armeanian forces out of contested area. Russian church of the Caucasian 7th Rifle Regiment, built during the 1850s. The Shirak plateau is surrounded with the Pambak Mountains from the east and Aragats volcanic range from the south. Leninakan became a major industrial center in the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic and its second-largest city, after the capital Yerevan. The TurkishArmenian war (Armenian: - ), known in Turkey as the Eastern Front (Turkish: Dou Cephesi) of the Turkish War of Independence, was a conflict between the First Republic of Armenia and the Turkish National Movement following the collapse of the Treaty of Svres in 1920. As of 2016, the province has a contribution of around 6% in the annual total industrial product of Armenia. For many Armenians, poverty is a condition of everyday life. The town is home to a number of prominent resorts and sanatoriums, including Grand Resort Jermuk, Gladzor Sanatorium, Olympia Sanatorium, Jermuk Armenia Health Spa, Ararat Health Spa, Jermuk Moscow Health Resort, Jermuk Ashkharh Health Center, and Jermuk Resort & Spa. During the Zakarid rule, the Eastern Armenian territories, mainly Lori and Shirak, entered into a new period of growth and stability, becoming a trade center between the east and the west. [citation needed]. An alternative theory suggests that Kumayri has been formed as an urban settlement in the late 5th century BC, ca. In 1995, Jermuk became part of the newly formed Vayots Dzor Province as per the 1995 administrative reforms. [10] After the Soviet Red Army entered the Zangezur region in July 1921, Kapan, along with the towns of Goris, Sisian and Meghri, fell under the Soviet rule, where it was administered as part of the Armenian SSR. On May 21, the detachment of Zihni Bey defeated an Armenian unit composed of 600 infantry and 250 cavalry, and then took over Sardarabad. The territory of Jermuk became part of the Erivan Beglarbegi and later the Erivan Khanate. The word Kapan originates from the Armenian verb kapel/gabel (), meaning "to lock", and points to an old Armenian geographic term for valleys surrounded by interlocked mountain chains. Many residental houses were damaged as a result of the shelling; people were displaced from their homes. Major events took place in the city on 30 June 2013. The majority of the Armavir Province population are ethnic Armenians who belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church. [7] However, the region was devastated by the Mongol invasion of 1236, and the Zakarian dynasty declined by the 2nd half of the 14th century. The town of Armavir was founded as a railway station connecting Yerevan with Gyumri and northern Armenia. Montreal (/ m n t r i l / MUN-tree-AWL; officially Montral, French: ()) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec.Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill around which the early city of Ville-Marie is built. [16][17], Kapan is a major historic centre of the Armenian civilization within historic Syunik. Under Soviet rule, the name of the city was changed in 1924 to Leninakan after the deceased Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. The town of Armavir was founded as a railway station connecting Yerevan with Gyumri and northern Armenia. Yeghvard (Armenian: ) is a town and urban municipal community in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.It is located 39 kilometres southwest of the provincial centre Hrazdan.As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 11,672, almost same as reported during the 2001 census. The Caucasus Mountains include the Greater Caucasus in the north and Lesser Caucasus in The village of Aknalich is the site of the largest Yazidi temple in the world, known as Quba Mere Diwane, which was opened in the village in September 2019.[9][10][11]. Traditions and local customs are widely preserved by the local citizens. [citation needed]. It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup. It was completely destroyed in 193334. While asking for a glass of water from an old man sitting in front of his house, Dr. Armen learned that the villagers had to buy drinking water from the nearest city. In 180001, together with the Georgian provinces of Kartli and Kakheti, Lori and Tavush were annexed by the Russian Empire to become part of the Georgia Governorate. [44], Gyumri is home to the Gyumri Biennial, organized by the artist Azat Sargsyan and the Gyumri Center of Contemporary Art (GCCA). Russian church of the Seversky 18th Dragoon Regiment, built in 1856. In winters, the town usually experiences very cold weather reaching down to -25. The dialect of Gyumri is a variant of Karin dialect, closely related to Western Armenian. The station was renovated during the 1st decade of the 21st century. New industrial plants were also opened in tho town such as the "Khorda" Hydroturbines Manufacturing Enterprise founded in 2006,[8] the "ASCE Group" steel casting enterprise opened in 2013[9] and the "Lubawa Armenia" Armenian-Polish enterprise for safety and military equipments products founded in 2014. The territory of ancient Armavir was inhabited since the 5th millennium BC. ", " . Many works have been published to narrate about the legacy and heritage of the humor in Gyumri.[58]. 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The Treaty of Lausanne (French: Trait de Lausanne) was a peace treaty negotiated during the Lausanne Conference of 192223 and signed in the Palais de Rumine, Lausanne, Switzerland, on 24 July 1923. Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Manuscript Depository. In 1813, the territory of historic Syunik, including the region of Kapan, officially became part of the Russian Empire as a result of the Russo-Persian War of 180413 and the following Treaty of Gulistan signed between Russia and Iran. Passengers need to pay the money directly to the driver when getting out of the vehicle, with no established ticketing system. As Turkey attempted to quash the rebellion, the Kurdish rebels fled across the Iranian border to the eastern flank of Lesser Ararat, which they Population: (2022 est.) The town's central square was renamed after Garegin Nzhdeh, while the central park of the town was named after Vazgen Sargsyan. Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, opened in 1850. In face of adversity, positive forces are working together in Armenia to bring about a flourishing economy with women at the forefront. The club has won third place in the Armenian Premier League on three occasions: in 2008, 2011 and 201213. With a population of 4,578, the village of Metsavan is the largest rural municipality of Lori. A large public park is situated between the industrial zone and the residential area. Charentsavan (Armenian: ), is a town and urban municipal community in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.It was founded in 1947 as Lusavan, and renamed in 1967 after the poet Yeghishe Charents. During the period of Russian rule, Gyumri became one of the developing cities in the Transcaucasus. , , ", " 328 34 . Many museums and libraries are housed in the complex of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, including: The village of Musaler is home to the annual celebration of the Musa Dagh resistance, when thousands of Armenians from all over the world arrive in the village each year during the month of September, to celebrate the event around the Musa Dagh memorial. Excavations conducted in 1931 testify that the region of modern-day Lori was most probably settled during the 1st half of the 2nd millennium BC. The historic part of Kapan is located around 10km (6mi) km west of the modern-day town. Many sanatoriums, hotels, resorts and spas serve the province, mainly around Vanadzor, Stepanavan, Alaverdi, Dsegh and along the rivers of Dzoraget and Deped. Yeghvard (Armenian: ) is a town and urban municipal community in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.It is located 39 kilometres southwest of the provincial centre Hrazdan.As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 11,672, almost same as reported during the 2001 census. Alexandropol was finally formed as a town in 1840 to become the center of the newly established Alexandropol Uyezd, experiencing rapid growth during its first decade. Between the 11th and 13th centuries, the monasteries of Haghpat, Sanahin, Kobayr and Bardzrakash in Dsegh served as centers of Armenian culture, theology and science. [38] There are around 16,000 Armenian Catholics in the Shirak Province. The Greeks built the Saint Catherine Orthodox church near Kapan in 1865.[19]. In 2018, just over half of Armenias population fell below the poverty rate. Glendale is a city in the San Fernando Valley and Verdugo Mountains regions of Los Angeles County, California.At the 2020 U.S. Census the population was 196,543, up from 191,719 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth-largest city in Los Angeles County and the 24th-largest city in California.It is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown Los Angeles. In 1966, the "Kentronadzul" metal casting plant was opened to become the largest industrial firm of the town. The Russo-Persian Wars or Russo-Iranian Wars were a series of conflicts between 1651 and 1828, concerning Persia (Iran) and the Russian Empire.Russia and Persia fought these wars over disputed governance of territories and countries in the Caucasus.The main territories disputed were Aran, Georgia and Armenia, as well as much of Dagestan generally referred to as Taxi service companies are also available in the town. Stepanavan Airport, located 44km (27mi) north of Vanadzor, is the nearest airport to the city. Arakelyan. I wanted to learn why Estonia, with a population of 1.3 million, half the population of Armenia, has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that is three times that of Armenia and an average income of five times Armenia. The highest point of the province is Mount Achkasar of the Javakheti range with a height of 3196 meters. The Stepanavan Dendropark as well as the Vanadzor Botanical Garden are major destinations for ecotourism lovers. Faculty of Technologies and Sectoral Economics. Between 120 and 330 AD, the capital of the kingdom was the city of Vagharshapat under the Arsacid dynasty. Taxis are available in the city at any time of the day or night.[63]. Young Turks (Turkish: Jn Trkler or Gen Trkler) was a political reform movement in the early 20th century that favored the replacement of the Ottoman Empire's absolute monarchy with a constitutional government. Yervant Zorian Day in recognition of the pioneering scientist and educators outstanding achievements in virtual learning. However, during the Soviet period, there were 98 public libraries in Armavir with only 21 of them are still functioning. [3][4] The name means either Locked Gate or Fortified Pass in Old Armenian. Kapan is primarily a mining centre, hence its Qajar era Persian name of (Ma'dan, meaning "mine"). [5], The area of modern-day Kapan was first mentioned in the 5th century as a small settlement within the properties of the Siunia Dynasty. [9], Kumayri was a significant and quite-developed urban settlement during the Middle Ages. In 201516, Jermuk Mayr Gortsaran was acquired by "Jermuk Group", where a new production line was launched in order to increase the capacity of the factory and boost exports.[15]. Lori is famous for its cheese and other dairy products. The town has a large - though derelict - indoor sports palace dating back to the Soviet days. The climate is characterized with extremely cold snowy winters and mild summers. In spite of suffering severe damages during the disastrous earthquake in December 1988, Gyumri is still preserving its own architectural characteristics. In the late 1920s, the Ararat rebellion erupted in the vicinity of Mount Ararat. [16] Soon after in 1502, Kumayri became part of the newly formed Erivan Beglarbegi, a new administrative territory of Iran formed by the Safavids. By the second half of the 10th century, Kumayri was under the influence of the Armenian Pahlavuni family, who were descendants of the Kamsarakans. [10] It was turned into a significant urban settlement during Qajar Iranian rule by the end of the 18th century. [14], By the last quarter of the 14th century, the Ag Qoyunlu Sunni Oghuz Turkic tribe took over Armenia, including Shirak. In 2004, with the organization's first donations, COAF began the renovation of the Karakert village school.[25]. The Treaty of Lausanne (French: Trait de Lausanne) was a peace treaty negotiated during the Lausanne Conference of 192223 and signed in the Palais de Rumine, Lausanne, Switzerland, on 24 July 1923. It is home to the Armenian cochineal, an insect that formerly used to produce an eponymous crimson carmine dyestuff known in Armenia as vordan karmir. Following Armenia's Sovietization in December 1920, Lori was incorporated into Soviet Armenia on 6 November 1921.[7]. The "Beton" enterprise founded in 1988, the "Bionik" plant founded in 2004, and the "Karaberd" plant are specialized in building materials. According to the 1989 Soviet census, the Armavir Province (then part of the Baghramyan, Armavir, and Etchmiadzin districts in 19301995)[7] had a population of 291,647. [57] The jokes and anecdotes of local humorists like Jgher Khachik and Poloz Mukuch are widely known by the local citizens. As of 2017[update], the Gyumri Railway Station operates regular trips to Yerevan and Batumi. The Dzitoghtsyan Museum of Social Life and National Architecture of Gyumri is an old mansion, housing collections related to both history and the everyday-life of Gyumri, as well as paintings and other works of art. 4 more factories were opened in the 1970s, including the "Lizin" chemicals plant in 1974, the "ArmAuto" metal structures and goods plant and "Bjni" water bottling plant in 1977, and the knitting plant in 1978. Zorian serves on the board of AUA, a university created with strong AGBU support. The city is also home to the Gyumri Swimming Complex. [31] As of the end of 2015, the number of the students in the schools of the province is 31,100.[32]. The residents here have a distinct look and style, and a boundless pride in their city. Surp Sarkis Chapel, built in 2008 and opened in 2011. However, there are signs of growth and development. It was first mentioned during the 13th century by historian Stepanos Orbelian in his work History of the Province of Sisakan. ; Armenia population is equivalent to 0.04% of the total world population. The House-museum of Hovhannes Tumanyan in Dsegh is among the notable cultural structures in Lori. However, there is a significant number of Yazidis in Armavir totaling around 17,000 people, mainly in the villages of Zartonk, Yeraskhahun, Nalbandyan, Yeghegnut, Artashar, Nor Artagers and the small village of Ferik where the Yazidis form the majority. Population estimates based on interpolation of data from World Population Prospects. Women Set the Standard for Five Armenian Tech Companies. Multiple new airlines began operating flights to the airport, including Taron Avia, a new Armenian airline based in Gyumri. The town is home to several health resorts and spas, and is one of the main touristic destinations for those who visit Armenia. By the end of the 19th century, when the city was known as Alexandropol,[b] it became the largest city of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population above that of Yerevan. It was completely destroyed during the Soviet period. In January 1919, the British brokered a peace agreement which left northern Lori as a neutral zone between the two countries. The town is also home to a public library with an American corner, entirely renovated in 2010 with the financial assistance of the US Embassy in Yerevan. It became more than 30,000 during the 1980s. Being one of the most successful Futsal teams in Armenia, FC Gyumri played at the Armenian Futsal Premier League. Alexandropol had been quickly transformed to become one of the major centers of the Russian troops during the Russo-Turkish War of 187778. The National Federation of Black Belts of Aikido (NFBBA) is based in Gyumri since its establishment in 2012. [13][7] Lori became officially part of the Russian Empire at the Treaty of Gulistan signed on 1 January 1813, between Imperial Russia and Qajar Persia, following the Russo-Persian War of 180413. The town's Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church opened in December 2001 and is regulated by the Diocese of Syunik of the Armenian Apostolic Church, based in the nearby town of Goris.[20]. Stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, they are surrounded by the Caucasus region and are home to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 metres (18,510 ft) above sea level.. List of twin towns and sister cities in Armenia, "2011 Armenia census, Vayots Dzor Province", Snow art fest is one more reason to pack your bag for Armenia, " 2570 . ", "Fire breaks out in forests of Armenia's Jermuk as a result of Azerbaijani shooting", At least 7 identified PoWs captured by Azerbaijan in flagrant violation of Geneva Conventions. In May 1918, the Ottoman forces attacked Eastern Armenia in 3 fronts. The province has a contribution of 4% in the annual total industrial product of Armenia.

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