r/armenia • • 2m ago

Armenian families and ancestors

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A couple of months ago, I started building my family tree on my father’s Armenian side. So far, I have managed to document more than 350 relatives.

Based on my estimates, however, the tree could potentially include anywhere from 1,000 people—if I am able to find information about the families who fled the Sasun region in the archives of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute or in the Ottoman archives, although I am not very hopeful about the latter.

I have reliable information about my ancestors dating back to 1850. I also know the names of three earlier generations of direct paternal ancestors, but I have no information about the other members of their families. This takes that branch of the family back to approximately 1770–1800.

I had never really thought about just how large Armenian families could be. Of course, I had heard the joke about Armenians having a “small” wedding with more than 200 guests. But now I keep discovering people whom I have not only never met—I did not even know they existed.

So I would like to ask:
1. Are your families just as large?
2. If you have researched relatives who fled the Ottoman Empire—especially from the Sasun Valley, the Khut-Brnashen district, or the villages of Kost and Enguzik—please let me know which sources you used and which archives or institutions you contacted.


r/armenia • • 3h ago

Armenia - Turkey / Հայաստան - Թուրքիա Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Berris Ekinci attended a reception held in Istanbul on October 14 to mark Armenia’s Independence Day and delivered a speech.

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Turkish Armenian friendship before the gta 6


r/armenia • • 3h ago

Running clubs

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Hi.Where can I follow some running clubs in yerevan to see the upcoming running events?


r/armenia • • 8h ago

Short stay in Armenia

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r/armenia • • 11h ago

Are Armenians thrifty? JAMnews

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r/armenia • • 14h ago

Tourism / Զբոսաշրջություն Private Taxi from Tbilisi to Yerevan

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r/armenia • • 16h ago

Armenia - Iran / Հայաստան - Իրան Questions about visiting Armenia

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I am considering visiting Armenia. I have some questions:

1) How easy is it getting around for English speakers?

2) How much is the cost of a meal in a normal restaurant? How easy is it for pescatarians to eat?

3) How much is the cost of basic hotels per night?

4) How easy is it to get around without a car?

I am considering arriving by rail from Tsiblisi. Any suggestions/recommendations for this trip? And are there recommended stops?

Thank you.

Շնորհակալություն։


r/armenia • • 16h ago

Հարգելի մասնակից, սույն հետազոտությունն իրականացվում է գիտական նպատակներով՝ պարզելու սպառողական վարքագծի առանձնահատկությունները Հայաստանում։ Անանունությունը երաշխավորվում է:

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Կուզենայի լսել ձեր անկեղծ կարծիքները Էկո-ապրանքների սպառման հետ կապված Հայատանում։ Քանի որ աղբի մեծ քանակի խնդիր է բախվում երկիրը։


r/armenia • • 17h ago

Money transfer?

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Hi! I’m looking to transfer USD to Dram using a third-party app since my bank doesn’t support international transfers. I have come across Ria money transfer. Has anyone used it? Do you have any other recommendations? Wise was charging ~$40 USD for one transfer so trying to find alternatives. Thank you!


r/armenia • • 19h ago

Translation of murals

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Hey everyone. I spent two weeks travelling through your beautiful country and fell in love with culture, landscape and history. I took pictures of these two murals on a building in Sevan. I assume they're dedicated to your fallen heroes, but I'd like to know exactly what they say, if anyone is able to read out the blurred letters. Thank you!


r/armenia • • 20h ago

Armenia - Turkey / Հայաստան - Թուրքիա Armenia, Türkiye discuss direct trade

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r/armenia • • 22h ago

News / Լուրեր saint Karapet church before and after. ( bad restoration )

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https://www.facebook.com/sbkarapet

Almost nothing is left of the original stones of saint Karapet church after restoration. How is this restoration ? the original stones werent in a bad condition for this to happen.


r/armenia • • 23h ago

Environment/Շրջակա միջավայր Nations Meet in Armenia as Goal to Protect Nature Remains Out of Reach

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r/armenia • • 1d ago

Looking for a free place to work remotely in Yerevan (Arabkir area)

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Hey everyone! I'm staying in Yerevan for the next 2 months near Arabkir neighborhood, and I'm looking for a free place within walking distance where I can work remotely on my laptop Monday–Friday, around 9 AM–5 PM.

Ideally, somewhere with free Wi-Fi, tables, chairs, power outlets, and where it's okay to stay and work for several hours.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!


r/armenia • • 1d ago

Pashinyan calls refusal to visit Belarus diplomatic demarche

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r/armenia • • 1d ago

A tourist wants to meet locals in armenia / recomendaciones for hidden gems

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Hello i'll visit Armenia soon for 10 days and I want some advices to meet people (locals) I dont mind to meet other Travellers but I like to make local connections and friends

Any advice any places or hidden gems or special places and so on

Plz dont mention famous places


r/armenia • • 1d ago

Discussion / Քննարկում Police academy and work in Armenia

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This post is for the people who have any idea on how the police academy works in Armenia.

I am about to move to Armenia, and literally the only job that I know is working in the police sector. I work in the police municipal in Lebanon, even tho I suffer from Pots and Non epileptic seizures, and have a note from my doctor. Now these two illnesses are mostly caused by the trauma that I went through in Lebanon (the pots is another topic but its 100% manageable and even my doctor gave me clearance on living my life without worrying of any cardiac issue as long as i continue taking my medicine, wear compression socks, I personally wear ankle brace, and exercising).

I will bring my medical file with me, all the papers translated to Armenian so it can be easier, but overall I live my life normally. I am into combat sports, mainly Kung Fu, been for 13 years, and I do heavy weightlifting, and I also can handle the stress and the exhaustion of this specific job.

I wanted to know that, as I have done my researches, you either have 4 years, 2 years, or 5 to 6 months, based on, i think that you choose, on how you want to learn to become a police officer. And that the 4 years are your B.A, the 2 years are basically college, and the 5 to 6 months is basically an intensive course. And, even if, you have the medical clearance by both a doctor in Lebanon (where i live) and Armenia, would be fit for me to take the entrance exam, along with the fitness exam, and what is the fitness exam so that I can start getting ready from now.

It will be 4 years that im working in the police municipality, and I wanted to know if this is a plus too, just for it to stay in my C.V and be taken into consideration that I know some stuff.

And I have sent an email, but, haven't gotten an email back to know if I can get at least enrolled from here because I have searched that I can.

So, if anyone has any idea, please do tell, im tired from searching about it on the Internet and would like to know about it more from the ones who are actually living and working in this field in armenia


r/armenia • • 1d ago

What to see in Armenia?

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I'm thinking of visiting this winter. Not exactly the height of tourist season, but that's when i have the most time.

I'm Canadian, so I'm used to the cold and am still good for hikes to go see stuff.

Saw a few waterfalls around Mount Aragats- would they be frozen solid, or are they big enough to keep flowing?

Also, I see quite a few historical sites in the province of Syunik- but would the region be safe, considering that Iran is at war with the United States? Complete opposite side of the country, but still.


r/armenia • • 1d ago

Tourism / Զբոսաշրջություն Travelling to Armenia

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Hello everyone,

As a member of the diaspora, part of my family flew the genocide.

I want to travel to Armenia, I was wondering if going for the commemoration of the genocide is a good time ?

And as my family was from Erzinca region I was also wondering if going there by bus on an organised tour from Armenia is interesting?

Would you recommend area to go ?

Thanks you for your help


r/armenia • • 1d ago

News / Լուրեր Pashinyan sets 2031 deadline for Armenia–Azerbaijan peace treaty

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r/armenia • • 1d ago

Looking for an apartment to rent in Yerevan

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for an apartment to rent in Yerevan with a budget of 150,000–170,000 AMD per month.
I need to find a place as soon as possible, so if anyone knows a landlord renting within this budget, has a place available,I’d really appreciate the help.
I’m open to different areas as long as they’re reasonably accessible by public transport.
Please comment or send me a private message if you have any leads. Thank you so much!


r/armenia • • 1d ago

Discussion / Քննարկում Anyone else having issues with Ozon not delivering?

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Didn't have this issue two weeks ago. My items are just not moving - they say they've left the warehouse in Russia around a week ago, and yet they still haven't reached Yerevan even though my items should be here by tomorrow...


r/armenia • • 1d ago

Armenia premier: Turkey will attend COP17, no information on Azerbaijan

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r/armenia • • 1d ago

Iran's Pezeshkian to visit Armenia on Friday

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r/armenia • • 1d ago

Narek Grigoryan wins European U23 weightlifting title with record

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