There are large crowds gathering in the polling stations in Yerevan and Gyumri today to vote in Russian presidential elections. Check out these photos on Azatutyun.am. Amazing, isn’t it? Continue reading “Armenians Line Up To Elect Putin as Their President”
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National Geographic portrayed Armenians as "respected artisans, scientists, and energetic merchants"
I came across this fascinating map (link to full-sized map) of the “People’s of the Soviet Union”, published by the National Geographic Magazine in February 1976, which offers a unique view into what the West thought of us, the Soviet’s at that time (and I wasn’t even born then). Continue reading “National Geographic portrayed Armenians as "respected artisans, scientists, and energetic merchants"”
Protesters Throw Eggs at Russian Embassy in Yerevan
Russia has been shuffling Armenia and Azerbaijan as a pack of old cards for its interests. It took hundreds of lost lives until at least some people in Armenia started to understand this. Today this understanding took concrete shape and form as hundreds of people rallied in Yerevan against Russian sale of arms to Azerbaijan as well as Russia’s treacherous stance towards Armenia. Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Protesters Throw Eggs at Russian Embassy in Yerevan"</span>
Disgrace: Armenia's Independence Gets only 7 Supporters in 131 Seat Parliament
The Armenian parliament ratified on Thursday Armenia’s controversial accession treaty with the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union. Continue reading “Disgrace: Armenia's Independence Gets only 7 Supporters in 131 Seat Parliament”
Footage Showing How the Armenian Helicopter was Shot Down Near Karabakh
The video uploaded by an Azeri YouTube user shows that the Armenian helicopters were not attacking the Azerbaijani positions as claimed by the Azeri officials. Continue reading “Footage Showing How the Armenian Helicopter was Shot Down Near Karabakh”
Here's to The New Year: The Worst Is Yet To Come
I’m the most optimistic person I’ve met in this world. And yet, when the lavish fireworks broke into Yerevan’s arrogant night sky on New Year’s Eve, my heart squeezed with sorrow. Continue reading “Here's to The New Year: The Worst Is Yet To Come”
Sarkissian Finally Explains His EU Association U-Turn by Playing Naive
Armenian President Serzh Sarkissian used the opportunity to make a speech during the plenary session of PACE to finally give some sort of an explanation about his decision to join the Russia-led Customs Union effectively blocking the way to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement and the EU Association agreement that came with it. Continue reading “Sarkissian Finally Explains His EU Association U-Turn by Playing Naive”
The Parallel Realities of Post-Election Armenia
There’s a lot said and done these days in the name of the people of Armenia, to the people of Armenia, for the people of Armenia, with the people of Armenia, regardless the people of Armenia… Continue reading “The Parallel Realities of Post-Election Armenia”
Armenia's Press Freedom Score Highest in The Past Decade
Armenia’s rank has improved by 3 points in this year’s Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, but we’re still ranked in the “noticeable problems” category. Continue reading “Armenia's Press Freedom Score Highest in The Past Decade”
Commentary: Armenia’s Looming Elections Look to Be “Symbolic”
The American bi-monthly international affairs magazine National Interest has published prominent Caucasus expert Sergey Markedonov’s commentary on Armenia’s upcoming presidential elections.
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