Armenia TourInfo 104 April Issue 2013

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Contents ­ VOL.11/104 April 2013 Founder/Director­Garen Marcarian Editor-In-Chief Anita Hovsepian Art­Designer­­Natalia Margaryan Photographer­­Berta Martirosyan Sales­Representative Lilit Hovhannisyan Writer­&­Translator­Anna Movssesyan Tatevik Grigoryan

How to reach “TourInfo” Magazine: By­Mail:­2 Arshakunyats Str., #109

Emergency Phone Numbers............................................... 26 Regions Area Codes/Cellphone Codes.............................. 26 Health & Medical/Pharmacies........................................... 26 Embassies, Consulates....................................................... 28 Armenian Land’s Official Information............................. 28 Hotels........................................................................... 32 Dinings......................................................................... 34 Cafes/Pubs/Bars/Beer Houses/Pastries.............................. 38 ­Shoppings........................................................................ 40 Entertainment & Services.................................................. 44 Airlines/Travel Agencies/Banks........................................ 46 Museums/Art Galleries/Libraries...................................... 48 What’s up/Theatres & Concert Halls............................ 50/51 Let’s Speak Armenian ....................................................... 52 Regions of Armenia .......................................................... 54

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April 24 Remembrance of Victims 98 years

Yerevan International Music Festival

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April­is­kind­of­a­big­deal­in­Armenia-Yerevan.

We’re all beyond excited for spring now that it’s finally here(fingers crossed). Plus, this month also musical season for all kind of musical lover people.

So, we’re shedding layers and making plans to enjoy the city. The weather is finally warming up, and the streets are abuzz with people excited to be out enjoying a little sun after long winter. A change of season affects our state of mind as well as our wardrobe.

Meaning; you’ve picked the right time to visit. For music events you needn’t worry. April in Yerevan will not disappoint. The shopping is always exceptional, the culture is top notch and the dining scene includes some of the country’s best.

As I explore Armenia everyday through fresh eyes, I have to remind myself to take advantage of everything this metropolis has to offer. In the past I tended to take it in granted. As I share my experiences with you in this space, I hope I can spark a new interest or provide a great idea for something to do, from not yet jaded Armenian also.

I hope you enjoy in Armenia. I am open to any comments or insight that you may want to share. Don’t forget to look us up on your next trip in “Zvartnots International airport”.

No matter how you choose to spend your trip. I hope you make “TourInfo” your guide and try all that Armenia has to offer. I hope to meet along the way.

Safe Travels!

Sincerely,

Anita Hovsepian ah@ati.am April 2013

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April 24 Remembrance of Victims 98 years There is a day in year that Armenians remember with pain and sorrow. This is April 24. On that day thousands of people come to Armenia from different corners of world to pay homage to the victims of 1915. The mass massacres and exiles organized by the Ottoman Empire became a real enormity which cost the lives of 1.5 million Armenians. It was the most tragic event of the 20th century which shocked the whole civilized world.

According to the beforehand planned program the Ottoman Government exiled the defenseless people from their lands to sentence them to deportation and starvation.

In 1965 the memorial monument Tsitsernakaberd was built in memory of the victims of the genocide, and it became an integral part of architecture of Yerevan beco-ming a sacred place. Being situated in a high mountainous place the memorial rises on a forested hill as an eternal witness of the atrocities against a whole nation. The monument includes 12 towering stones as the symbols of 12 evacuated provinces of Western Armenia with the Eternal fire burning in the middle; “Revival of Armenia” obelisk and the Museum devoted to the genocide – “The Temple of Eternity” which opened its doors in 1995. The first floor of the museum is subterranean which includes the repository of scientific values, library and the hall after Komitas. The map of Armenian plateau is engraved on the wall of the first chamber, the second one presents the testimonies of witnesses and documents about the massacres. There is also a gallery for temporary exhibitions of famous Armenian artist Jansem (H. Semerjyan). The last hall of the muse-

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um is an open-air yard which is unique for ancient Armenian buildings.

The Armenian Genocide has been recognized by Uruguay, France, Germany, Argentina, The Netherlands, Slovakia, Canada, Switzerland, Italy, Lebanon, Sweden, Belgium, Greece, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Venezuela, Chile, Australia and Vatican. Recently the French Parliament passed the bill criminalizing the denial of Genocide. The Government of RA, considering the fate of the coming generations, tries to find the borders of collaboration with the descendant of Ottoman Empire for which the president of RA accepted a decision to open the borders between Armenian and Turkey to improve the economic and political relations between our countries. But this process is stopped as the Turkish government refused to sign the agreement without any preconditions. There are other facts proving the Genocide together with the documents such as the films of Armenian and foreign directors: “La Masseria Della Allodole” by brothers Taviani, “Ararat” by Atom Egoyan, “Mayrig” by Henri Verneuil, and “Forty Days of Musa Dagh” by Sarki Muradyan. Now an American film by Gor Kirakosyan “Lost and Found in Armenia” is to be shot in Armenia. This bilingual film which finds a balance between comedy and human emotion will be ready in 2012.

World famous celebrities also struggle for the recognition of Armenian Genocide. The artists struggling for peace are Stevie Wonder, Michael Stone, Eric Benet, Alexia Vassiliou, Chaka Khan and Arto Tunjboyajyan who participated in the first concert of the concert program “Never Again” organized by popular artist of RA Flora Martirosyan in memory of the victims of Genocide in “Gibson” amphitheater of Los Angeles in 2011. This large project is aimed to make the whole world be aware of the vandalism of 1915 and call to challenge of hope and peace before the 100th anniversary of Armenian Genocide.

However, the civilized world spare no effort to undertake any method so that the world community and especially the governments can recognize the indescribable tragedy of the 20th century which has only one supreme aim that is the of repetition of such a criminal act.

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Yerevan International Music Festival

Vienna Philarmonic in Armenia

Yerevan Perspectives International Music Festival will launch its 14th edition with concert of legendary Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Yerevan in 11 April in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. This truly historical concert will be conducted by famous American conductor, 11 rimes Grammy awards winner Michael Tilson Thomas, soloist of the festive evening is greatest virtuoso pianist Yefim Bronfman. Yerevan Perspectives high class concert season will present also Shanghai Quartet, Yuri Bashmet-60 jubilee concert with Moscow Soloists Orchestra, bariton Dmitri Hvorostovsky and conductor Constantine Orbelian, Sydney Symphony Orchestra with Vladimir Ashkenazy, among other remarkable concerts. Yerevan Perspectives Festival is being held under high patronage of the President of Armenian Republic Serzh Sargsyan. The Festival founding president and artistic director is composer Stepan Rostomyan.

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 1842. In 1860 the orchestra cooperated with important conductors, composers and soloists Otto Dessoff, Hans Richter, Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi, Anton Bruckner, Johannes Brahms, Franz Liszt. In 1877 the Vienna Philharmonic had its first performance outside of Vienna at what was then known as the “Salzburg Musikfest” and it performed abroad for the first time at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900 with Gustav Mahler conducting. The Philharmonic's close relationship to Richard Strauss, of course, is of great historical importance. Further musical highlights were artistic collaborations with Arturo Toscanini, the long-lasting cooperation with Wilhelm Furtwängler and – after 1945 – with honorary conductors Karl Böhm and Herbert von Karajan as well as the Vienna Philharmonic’s honorary member Leonard Bernstein. The orchestra has been a registered association since 1908. The Vienna

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Philharmonic has performed approximately 7000 concerts since his creation on all five continents, has participated in the Salzburg Festival since 1922, is permanently guest at the Festival Wiener Festwochen, the Mozart Week in Salzburg or the Lucerne Festival, has been presenting Vienna Philharmonic Weeks in New York since 1989 and in Japan since 1993. The orchestra organizes the New Year's Concert, which is broadcast internationally in over 70 countries, and the Summer Night Concert Schönbrunn in the unique ambience of the gardens of Schönbrunn palace, attended annually by up to 120,000 people.

Program of concert of Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will present: Franz Schubert Overture “Rosamund”, Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, Johannes Brams Piano Quartet No. 1 arranged by Arnold Schoenberg.

It is the 14th year the festival brings to Armenia the world's most famous musicians and orchestras such as Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam with Lorin Maazel, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London, Mariinsky Theater Symphony Orchestra with Valery Gergiev, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival Orchestra with Christoph Eschenbach, Gulbenkian Orchestra with Laurence Foster, Placido Domingo, Evgeny Kissin, Pinchas Zukerman, Gidon Kremer, Julian Rachlin, Krzysztof Penderecki, Rodion Shchedrin, Vienna Boirs Choir, London Sinfonietta, Kronos, Arditti, Haagen, Tokyo string quartets, amnong other top class musicians and ensembles. The Festival is a member of European Festivals Association and is being held under the patronage of the President of the President of Armenian Republic.

Founding President and Artistic Director of the Festival is Prof of Yerevan State Conservatory, composer Stepan Rostomyan.

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Cafesjian足Classical足Music足Center足 From beginning in July 2010, Cafesjian Classical Music Center every Wednesday for the Arts center invites its visitors to enjoy the special events, and invites musicians to perform high performance classical music.

The opening concert was held in July 7 2010, internationally recognized by participating musicians Armen Babakhanyan (piano, Armenia) and Sona Azarian (violin, Russia). We have reached on our stage Aram Talalyan, Hayk Melikyan, Armen Babakhanyan, Svetlana Navasardian, Tigran Hamasyan and many other famous musicians.

Cafesjian Center for the Arts Music Series presents concerts cascade of jazz, pop and rock music with the best performance. The Armenia State Jazz Band, Cats, Chicco, and friends Governmental Concert, Dorians, and many other famous musicians have made the best entertainment venue in Cafesjian Art Center Special Events hall.

Concert hall Music programs gifts one free ticket to visit all museum areas in Cafesjian Classical Music Center, for one week after the program.

The mission of Cafesjian Center for the Arts guided by the leading trends in contemporary art,is to present the best of Armenian culture to the world and invites all lovers of classical and jazz music to enjoy the city's best concert hall for special events.

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Martin­Aharonyan’s “SONGS” CD presentation êϳí³é³ÏÁ ³Ýí³Ýí»É ¿ §ºñ·»ñ¦, ù³ÝÇ áñ ³ÛÝï»Õ ÙdzÛÝ ½»ï»Õí³Í »Ý ·áñÍÇù³ÛÇÝ Ï³ï³ñٳٵ »ñ·»ñ: 12 ï³ñÇ ¿ ÇÝã ³Û¹ »ñ·»ñÁ ·áÛáõÃÛáõÝ áõÝ»Ý: ¸ñ³Ýù ÑÇÝ »õ Ýáñ »ñ·»ñ »Ý, ë³Ï³ÛÝ ³Ûëûñ »ñ¨³Ý »Ï³Ý ëϳí³é³ÏÇ ï»ëùáí: êϳí³é³ÏÁ Çñ Ù»ç Ý»ñ³éáõÙ ¿ 24 »ñ·»ñ՝ ѳÛñ»Ý³ëÇñ³Ï³Ý »õ ùݳñ³Ï³Ý: ºñ³ÅÇßïÁ »ñÏáõ Ýáñ ëϳí³é³ÏÝ»ñÇ Ù»ç Áݹ·ñÏí³Í »ñ·»ñÁ ѳݹÇë³ï»ëÇ ¹³ïÇÝ Ñ³ÝÓÝ»ó §²éÝá ´³µ³ç³Ý۳ݦ ѳٻñ·³ëñ³ÑáõÙ: ÞÝáñѳݹ»ëÇÝ Ý»ñϳ ¿ÇÝ ÙÇ ß³ñù ³ñí»ëï³·»ïÝ»ñ: Ø. ²Ñ³ñáÝÛ³ÝÇÝ áÕçáõÝ»Éáõ ¿ÇÝ »Ï»É՝ §Ø»ñ ïáõÝÁ¦ Ù³Ýϳï³Ý ³ÕçÇÏÝ»ñÁ, §Ð³Û ²ëå»ï¦ »õ ÙÇ ß³ñù å³ñ³ÛÇÝ Ñ³ÙáõÛÃÝ»ñ:

Martin Aharonyan presented his new album "Songs". The ten new compositions of the talented Armenian composer-guitarist, who communicates through his passionate guitar to the world, are full of tendenss, light & life. Martin has halways been at the forefront of innovations in contemporary Armenian music. His lyrical themes, melodies and multi-ethic instruments take you to a wonderful journey full of passion and bliss. Songs included 24 patriotic and lyrical songs.

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Treasures of Artsakh Jermajur Hot Springs Discover the Healing Traits of the Royal Mineral Sources

Natural warm water springs that flow from the underground are considered to be one of the most visited travel destinations in Republic of Nagorno Karabagh. Town Jermajur, located at an altitude of 2200-2400 meters, is rich in natural hot springs. The mineral water springs of Jermajur are known for their healing properties; for which people have always visited this small town since ancient times to have a bath in its warm water basins. Another interesting fact…

The name Jermajur seems to be chosen to give the exact description of the natural treasures of the resort village. Here is the origin of the name “Jermajur” which means “hot water”.

The town of Jermajur is situated on the bank of Tartar River at 20 km to the South from Karvachar city. Tartar River, also known as Trtu River, begins from the slopes of the northern ranges of Artsakh and the southern ranges of

Mravsar, at an altitude of 3158 meters. It flows through Mardakert and Karvatchar districts.

Tartar is a mountainous river of 200km length, most part of which passes through the canyonshaped, deep gorge. Tartar River is a perfect place for the amateurs of river rafting, especially in spring months when the river overflows. The pool is located on the bank of Tartar River, not far from Karvachar City (about 20km).

The road to Jermajur is also worth seeing. It spreads across rocks and forests along Tartar River bank. The river flows through a wonderful canyon where the forests and rocks exist side by side. Not far from the riverside you can find another glo-rious treasure of Artsakh-Dadivank Monastery (9-13th centuries).

Magic natural warm waters effusing from the underground are situated on the bank of Tartar River. Water temperature is 60 °C independently from the seasons of the year. In summer months it is always possible to see people swimming in the basin of warm mi-neral waters which have great healing power. Jermajur water is similar to Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) and Jermuk (Armenia) with its healing features.

Our visitors are welcomed to feel the healing power of these waters. So, if you are in Armenia, be sure to visit Artsakh and take a bath in the miraculous hot water basins of Jermajur. Then do not forget to email us and share your experience with us. Wishing you great travels.

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Bank-Notes (Drams) The First Armenian Republic and Their Illustrations

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The First Republic of Armenia was founded on May 28, 1918. The necessity to have own currency arose for the stability of the economic state of the country. However, because of lack of necessary printing in the country it was determined to print bank-notes of the first Republic abroad. Originally it was decided to print them in Paris, but because of poor quality the printing of bank-notes was entrusted to publishing-house “Waterloo and Sons” in London which carried out the job.

Because of short life of the First Republic which lasted only 2,5 years the bank-notes were not put into circulation, but they still remain the interesting samples of Armenian painting due to their design and high artistic value. The author of illustrations of the bank-notes is prominent Armenian artist Arshak Fetvachyan who remaining loyal to Armenian national painting, created really valuable samples. The bank-notes of value of 50, 100 and 250 roubles portray the emblems and features peculiar to Armenian culture. The bank-notes of 50 roubles worth were designed according to Armenian architectural style, the peculiar features of which are ornamental decoration of the front, the images of fantastic animals: dragons, griffons, presenting the decorations of ancient Armenian temples. The bank-note of 100 roubles worth was illustrated in accordance with the principles of Armenian miniature: stylized birds, rich design that resemble lace and so on. Mount Ararat and an eagle hitting a snake by a sword were also portrayed on these banknotes. This emblem was adopted in Armenia still before the rule of Arshakyan Dynasty.

The bank-note of 250 roubles worth was decorated in the front with the images of griffons, symbols of eternity, angels holding a lamp in one hand and a sword in the other, who win the monster, and a woman dressed in national dress (taraz) spinning a winch was portrayed on the opposite side of the banknote.

Though not being applied in their sense, these bank-notes played an important cultural role. With their illustrations they became an integral part of Armenian painting; and now they are exhibited in various museums as the samples of cultural life of the time.

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Fire 101 Police 102 Emergency Service 103 Electricity 180 Water 185 Yerevangas Emergency Service 104 Calls within Armenia 107 Municipality of Yerevan City 108 Airport Information 187 Railroad Information 184 Telephone Directory Information 109 Exact Time 110 Brief Weather Forecast 186 Spyur Info. Center (060) 519999, 519999 Are g-Biz Info. Center 551111 Armenia Info. Center 8778 ArmenTel Info. Center 0606 Info-Service Center 09000 0909 OVIR (Office of Visas & Registration) 537022

GRATSIA REHABILITATION CENTER

REgIonS AREA CoDES

10 Gyurjyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: 63 04 93

Calls within Armenia: 0 + City Code + Number Abovian 222 Martouni 262 Agarak 286 Masis 236 Alaverdi 253 Meghri 286 Amassia 246 Nor Gegh 224 Aparan 252 Nor Hadjn 224 Aragats 570 Noyemberian 266 Aramus 22293 Oshakan 232 Ararat 238 Sevan 261 Armavir 237 Shahoumian 235 Artik 244 Sisian 283 Ashtarak 232 Sourenavan 238 Baghramian 233 Spitak 255 Berd 267 Stepanakert(Karabakh) 47 Charencavan 226 Stepanavan 256 Dilijan 268 Talin 249 Echmiadzin 231 Tashir 254 Gavar 264 Tsaghkadzor 223 Getap 281 Vanadzor 322 Goris 284 Vardenis 269 Gyumri 312 Vayk 282 Hrazdan 223 Vedi 234 Ijevan 263 Yeghegnadzor 281 Jermuk 287 Yeraskh 238 Kapan 285 Yerevan 10 Maralik 242 Zvartnots 231

CELLPHonE CoDES

50-1 Ashtarak Highway, Yerevan Tel.: 35 35 03

NAIRI MEDICAL CENTER 21 Paronyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: 53 75 00

RAFAEL MEDICAL CENTER 2/3 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan Tel.: 50 00 68

Children's Medical CenterS ARBES CENTER, REHABILITATION BRANCH OF ARABKIR JOINT MEDICAL CENTER & INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH 32 Vahram Papazyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: 26 21 00

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOSPITAL OF ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR MEDICAL CENTER

NORK-MARASH MEDICAL CENTER 13 A. Armenakyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: 65 09 71

Dental clinics MAESTRO

24/15 Amiryan Str., Yerevan Tel.: 53 09 95

MIXX DENT 28 Abovyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: 56 94 90

MEDESY 5/1 Davitashen 3 district, Yerevan Tel.: 370 370

STOM LINE 5/4 Koryuni Str., Yerevan Tel.: 52 31 60

PHARMACies ARMFARM 23 Abovyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: 54 05 20

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EMBASSIES ARGENTINA 12 Aygestan Str., Tel.: 57 64 52 BELARUS 12a Nikol Dumani Str., Tel.: 22 02 69, 27 56 11 BRAZIL 57 Simeon Yerevantzu Str., Tel.: 50 02 10, 50 02 16 BULGARIA Nor Aresh, 16 Sofiai Str. , Tel.: 45 82 33, 45 46 02 CHINA 12 Marshal Baghramyan Ave. , Tel.: 56 00 67, 58 13 86 EGYPT 6a Sepuhi Str. , Tel.: 22 67 55, 22 01 17 FRANCE 8 Grigor Lusavorchi Str. , Tel.: 59 19 50 GEORGIA 2/10 Babayan Str. , Tel.: 20 07 42 GERMANY 29 Charentsi Str. , Tel.: 52 32 79, 52 45 81 GREECE 6 Demirchian Str. , Tel.: 53 00 51 INDIA 50/2 Dzorapi Str. , Tel.: 53 91 74, 53 91 75 IRAN 1 Budaghyan Str. , Tel.: 28 04 57, 23 29 20 ITALY 5 Italiai Str. , Tel.: 54 23 35, 54 23 36

KAZAKHSTAN 66 Aygedzor Str., Tel.: 21 13 33, 21 09 99 LEBANON 13/14 Dzoragyugh, Str., Tel.: 50 13 02, 50 13 03 LITHUANIA 2/13 Babayan Str., Tel.: 29 76 80 SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OF MALTA 1 Amiryan Str. , Tel.: 23 69 32 POLAND 44a Hanrapetutyan Str. , Tel.: 54 24 93, 54 24 95 ROMANIA 15 Barbussi Str. , Tel.: 27 53 32 RUSSIA 13a Grigor Lusavorchi Str. , Tel.: 56 74 27 SYRIA 14 Marshal Baghramyan Ave. , Tel.: 52 90 23, 52 40 36 SWITZERLAND 2/1 Melik Adamyan Str. Tel.: 52 98 60 TURKMENISTAN 52 Yerznkyan Str. , Tel.: 22 10 29, 22 10 39 UKRAINE 29 Arabkir Str., House 5/1, Tel.: 22 97 27 UNITED KINGDOM 34 Marshal Baghramyan Ave. , Tel.: 26 43 01 USA 1 Amerikyan Str. , Tel.: 46 47 00, 49 42 00

ConSULATES AUSTRIA 29 Sayat Nova Ave., Tel.: 54 75 47 CANADA 10 V. Sargsyan Str., #103/4, Tel.: 56 79 90 CROATIA 24b M. Baghramyan Str., Tel.: 58 44 03 CYPRUS 1 Northern Ave., Tel.: 58 63 31 ESTONIA 43 Gyulpenkian Str., Tel.: 22 01 40, 22 01 38 FINLAND (HONORARY CONSULATE) 6 Tamanyan Str., Tel.: (091) 40 16 23 FRANCE 8 Grigor Lusavorichi Str., Tel.: 59 19 50 GREECE 6 Demirchian Str., Tel.: 53 67 54 DENMARK 8/1 Vagharshian Str., Tel.: 26 09 64/208 INDONESIA 37/147 Israyelian Str., Tel.: 52 88 25, 56 56 69 IRELAND 18/1 Vardanants Str., Tel.: 52 63 30, 52 63 31 ITALY (HONORARY CONSULATE) 22 Koghbatsi Str., Tel.: 56 11 56, 54 56 97

KOREA 13a Sepuhi Str., Tel.: (091) 40 31 91 LITHUANIA 22 Gh. Parpetsi Str., Tel.: 53 32 65 MALTA 33/4 Pushkin Str., Tel.: 51 81 71, 53 41 71 NAGORNO KARABAKH 17a Nairi Zaryan Str., Tel.: 24 99 28, 24 97 05 PHILIPPINES 25 Charents Str., Tel.: 55 26 14 SAN MARINO 56/2 G. Nzhdeh Str., Tel.: 49 33 22 SERBIA 75/28 Nar-Dos Str., Tel.: (093) 92 96 51 SLOVAKIA 19 Sayat-Nova Ave., Tel.: 53 25 53 SLOVENIA 22/14 Parpetsi Str., Tel.: 53 87 96, 53 32 65 SPAIN (HONORARY CONSULATE) 10/2 Zarobyan Str., Tel.: 56 58 43 THAILAND 4/1 Marshal Baghramyan Ave., Tel.: 56 04 10 URUGUAY 7/5 Alek Manukyan Str., Tel.: 55 94 49, 55 94 50

Armenian landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oFFICIAL InFoRMATIon OFFICIAL NAME Republic of Armenia CAPITAL Yerevan OFFICIAL LANGUAGE Armenian RELIGION Christianity, Apostolic Church FLAG Horizontal tricolor - red on the top, blue in the middle & orange on the bottom AREA 29, 800 sq. km LOCATION Southwestern Asia POPULATION about 3.215.900 CLIMATE Continental TIME ZONE GMT + 4 hours

NEIGHBOURS Georgia-in the North Azerbaijan-in the East

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Iran-in the South Turkey-in the West

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS 11 regions (58-59) INDEPENDENCE 21 September 1991(from the USSR) CONSTITUTION Adopted by nationwide referendum held on July 5, 1995

CURRENCY UNIT Armenian Dram (420 AMD = 1 USD)

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HOTELS/HOSTELS/B&B/REST HOUSES REgIonS’

YEREVAn’S ARMENIA MARRIOT HOTEL ***** 2/1 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 90 00

GOLDEN PALACE ***** 2/2 Azatutyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 21 99 99

GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL YEREVAN ***** 14 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 16 00

LATAR HOTEL ***** 58 House, Silikyan district Tel: (+374 10) 38 07 11

METROPOL HOTEL **** 2/2 Mashtos Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 51 07 00

NATIONAL HOTEL ***** 4/3 Amirtyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 70 02

ANI PLAZA **** 19 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 97 00

ARARAT HOTEL **** 7 G. Lusavorich Str. Tel: (+374 10) 51 00 00

ARMENIAN ROYAL PALACE **** 4 Silikyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 31 94 84

AVIATRANS HOTEL **** 4 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 72 28

CONGRESS HOTEL **** 1 Italia Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 11 99

EUROPE HOTEL **** 38 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 60 60

NORK RESIDENCE **** 56/1 Moldovakan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 67 00 51

SILACHI HOTEL **** 20 Tigran Mets Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 54 07 08

AUA BARSAM SUITES *** 8 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 75 67

EREBUNI HOTEL *** 26/1 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 05 05

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HOTEL DDD *** 54 Komitas Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 28 41 00

ARMENIA HOTEL KARABAKH

HOTEL DELUX ***

ARMENIA HOTEL RESORT

32/1 Komitas Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 27 77 10

ALIQ HOTEL COMPLEX

HRAZDAN HOTEL ***

72 Dozrap Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 53 32

OLYMPIA HOTEL *** 64 Barbusse Str. Tel: (+374 10) 21 11 30

20/4 February Str. Stepanakert, NKR Tel: (+374 47) 94 88 02 2 Myasnikyan Str. Jermuk, Vayots Dzor Tel: (+374 287) 212 90 14 A. Isahakyan Str. Tsaghkadzor, Kotayk Region Tel: (+374 223) 601 60

ALVA HOTEL Tsaghkadzor, Kotayk Region Tel: (+374 223) 600 20

REGINEH HOTEL ***

BEST WESTERN AGHVERAN

235/1 Norki Ayginer Tel: (+374 10) 65 40 20

1 Antarayin Str., Arzakan Village Kotayk Region Tel: (+374 226) 6 21 39

VALENSIA HOTEL *** 40 Myasnikyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 52 40 00

14th FLOOR *** 4/6 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 86 35 FAMILY HOTEL 49/1 Byuzand Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 90 28

BASS HOTEL BOUTIQUE 3/1 Aygedzor Str. Tel: (+374 10) 22 13 53

NARE HOTEL

AVAN SHUSHI PLAZA 29 Ghazanchetsots Str. Shushi, NKR Tel: (+374 47) 73 15 99

EUROPE HOTEL ARTSAKH 26 Azatamartikneri Str. Stepanakert, NKR Tel: (+374 47) 97 57 52

GOLDEN PALACE RESORT & SPA Tsaghkatdzor, Kotayk Region Tel: (+374 060) 46 10 99

KIROVAKAN HOTEL

1 Mashtots Str., Vanadzor, Lori Region 22/10 Hovsepyan Str. (Nork) Tel: (+374 322) 47 010 Tel: (+374 10) 65 65 65 MULTI REST HOUSE

NAIRI HOTEL 121/7 Armenakyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 65 21 21

Tsaghkadzor, Kotayk Region Tel: (+374 10) 28 74 50

NANE HOTEL

FFA TECH. CENTER ACADEMY

1/5 Garegin Nzhdeh Ave.,Gyumri, Shirak Tel: (+374 312) 333 69

35/31 Acharyan Str. Tel: (+374 060) 37 18 88

MIRHAV HOTEL

TUFENKIAN HOTEL 48 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 060) 50 10 10

THEATRE HOSTEL 27 Tigran Mets Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 54 56 76

VILLA DELENDA B&B

100 Masthots Str., Goris, Syunik Region Tel: (+374 284) 246 12

PARK RESORT AGHVERAN Arzakan Village, Kotayk Region Tel: (+374 98) 77 55 44

SOCHUT HOLIDAY COMPLEX Gyulagarak Village, Lori Region Tel: (+374 95) 41 11 95

22 Yeznik Koghbatsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 11 56

TSAGHKAHOVIT HOTEL

YEREVAN HOSTEL

TOON ARMENI GUEST HOUSE

5 Tpagrichneri Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 77 57

RESIDENCE AYGEDZOR 23 Aygedzor Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 11 56

25 Tandzaghbyur Str., Taskhkatdzor Tel: (+374 223) 600 51 4 Komarin Str., Dilijan, Tavush Region Tel: (+374 99) 52 58 53

VALLEX GARDEN HOTEL 35 N. Stepanyan Str., NKR Tel: (+374 47) 97 33 93

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YEREVAN RESTAURANTS/TEA HOUSES/CAFES American & Mexican Cuisines ELEN CACTUS 42 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 99 39

SQUARE ONE 1/3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 61 69

LE BOUCHON 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 82 87

MOZARTEUM

georgian Cuisine

23/1 Byron Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 91 28

CAUCASUS TAVERN

NATIONAL

82 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 26 14

4/3 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 574 000

GENATSVALE

NOYAN TUN

7 Kievyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 27 79 99

MIMINO 7a Aleq Manukyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 57 88 85

OLD TBILISI

12 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 21 10

TERRAZZA 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 31 10

35/2 Komitas Str. Tel: (+374 10) 29 77 97

THE CLUB

Eastern Cusine

VERANDA

AL SHADI 48 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 60 45

EASTERN CUISINE 16 Komitas Str. Tel: (+374 10) 27 16 20

LAGONID 37 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 08 04

LIBAN 23 Sayat-Nova Str. Tel: (+374 99) 66 07 00

LEBANON 3 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 18 94

TABOULE

40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 13 61 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 70 14 00

Fast Food & Pizzeria AFC EXPRESS 1/5b Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 99 89

AMERICANO Delivery Tel: (+374 10) 54 64 44

ARTASHI MOT 31 Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 50 12 22

DIAMOND 2 Buzand Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 34 34

8/21 Zakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 42 64

PIZZA DI ROMA

European Cuisine

PIZZA HUT

AROMA 37 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 86 35

BEL ETAGE

31 Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 50 07 51

CAFE LA BOHEME

5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 98) 43 40 43

CAMELOT

1 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 71 75 1 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 15 04

MAMA MIA 25 Sayat-Nova Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 27 14 MR. GYROS 40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 50 22 33

SFC EXPRESS

31 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 01 99

12 Tigran Mets Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 52 34 53

CHARLES

TASHIR PIZZA

3 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 26 21

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9 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 42 21

27 Komitas Str. Tel: (+374 10) 51 11 11

TUMANYAN SHAURMA 32 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 99 44

Armenian Cuisine AFRIKYANSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; TAVERN 39 Sayat-Nova Ave..

Tel: (+374 10) 55 32 20

ANTEB 30 Y. Koghbatsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 09 88

ARARAT 2 Government Bld. Republic Sqr. Tel: (+374 10) 52 79 33

ARARAT HALL 30 Koghbatsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 85 88

ARTASHI MOT 9/5 E. Kochar Str. Tel: (+374 10) 55 32 22

BELLAGIO 2 Myasnikyan Ave Tel: (+374 10) 55 12 12

CAMELOT 31 Mashtots Ave, Tel: (+374 10) 50 01 99

CAUCASUS TAVERN 82 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 26 14

CHERKEZI DZOR 1 Karmir Berd Str., Gyumri Tel: (+374 312) 65 559

CSARDAS 39a Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel : (+374 10) 52 47 10

DOLMAMA 10 Pushkin Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 13 54

FLORENCE 64/2 Barbyus Str. Tel: (+374 10) 32 02 11

GETAP Tbilisyan Highway, Dilijan Tel: (+374 93) 80 86 42

ETNA 22 Tbilisyan Highway Tel: (+374 10) 24 45 48

GOLDEN FORK 73 Israyelyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 90 80

GRANADA 25/5 Pushkin Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 82 07

HATCARAT 30 Paronyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 24 11

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YEREVAN RESTAURANTS/TEA HOUSES/CAFES Armenian Cuisine

Italian Cuisine

CAUCASUS COMPLEX

AI LEONI

Ashtarak highway Tel: (+374 98) 919 919 HAVANA COMPLEX Tsitsernakaberd Park Tel: (+374 10) 38 06 06

33 Sayat-Nova Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 24 63

OLD BEIJING

AL DENTE (GOLDEN PALACE HOTEL)

9/58 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 78 22

KILIKIA

2 Azatutyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 21 99 99

Japanese Cuisine

78 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 88 08

CUCINA (ARMENIA MARRIOTT HOTEL)

MER TOONE

1 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 90 00

23/3 Raffi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 73 00 42

MER TAGH 21 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 01 06

MONTE CHRISTO Hrazdan gorge Tel: (+374 10) 54 33 98

NOR DZORABERD 19/4 Dzorapi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 81 28

NOYAN TAPAN 9 Parpetsi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 50 30

OUR VILLAGE 5 Sayat-Nova Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 87 00

OLD ERIVAN 2 North Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 88 55

PANDOK KAGHAQ

GUSTO 11 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 11 21

LA PIAZZA 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 60) 53 05 05

BEIJING 1 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 32 78

SANTA FE Cascade Tel: (+374 060) 44 00 01

SAMURAI SUSHI 2 Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 56 70

WASABI

LAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CUCINA

1/3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 56 54 22

52 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 40 58

Tea Houses

MARCO POLO

DESIGN CAFE

1/3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 19 26

42 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 13 33

RAFFAELLO (CONGRESS HOTEL)

11 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 21 84

1 Italia Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 00 95

ROSSINI (GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL YEREVAN) 14 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 94 00

NATURA GOLD RONNEFELDT 12 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 06 58

THOMAS TWINING 22 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 33 30

SEGAFREDO

TOP TABLE

1/5b Building, Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 98 99

5 Spendiaryan Str. Tel: (+374 55) 88 81 07

Hrazdan Gorge Tel: (+374 10) 54 60 01

MeDiTERRAnEAn CUISInE

Cafes

ROSSINI

19 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 50 05 13

20 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 12 84

Persian Cuisine

41 Isahakyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 22 54

30 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 70 70

PARVANA

14 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 94 00

URARTU 19 Dzorapi Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 80 41

OREGANO

ARYA

YEREVAN TAVERN

1/17 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 80 13

5 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 55 45

Chinese Cuisine

Indian Cuisine CHARENTSI 28

33 Sayat Nova Tel: (+374 10) 54 53 42

28 Charents Str. Tel: (+374 10) 57 29 45

CHINA TOWN

KARMA

1 Saryan Tel: (+374 91) 53 58 86

DRAGON

65 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 92 15

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40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 08 92

LOTUS

BEIJING

31 Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 33 81

ART BRIDGE ARAGAST BUDDHA

2/7 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 54 53 73

BLACKBERRY

3 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 51 67 11

BARCELONA

33/39 Khanjyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 58 00 66

WAFFLE HOUSE 32/35 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 54 54 24

CAFE DE PARIS

23 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+ 374 10) 52 26 48

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YEREVAN CAFES/PUBS/BARS/BEER HOUSES/PASTRIES CafeS CAFESJIAN CENTER FOR ART Cascade Complex Tel: 54 19 32

CENTRAL 30 Abovyan Str. Tel: 58 39 90

RETRO 6/6 Tamanyan Str. Tel: 58 42 06

JAZZVE 35/30 Tumanyan Str. Tel: 53 20 48

JOSE 20 Khanjyan Str. Tel: 54 00 20

JUST

41 Isahakyan Str. Tel: 52 23 03

ONE CLUB 105/1 Teryan Str. Tel: 51 43 47

STOP MUSIC CLUB 32 Moskovyan Str. Tel: 56 07 80

CALUMET 56a Pushkin Str. Tel: (094) 35 92 29

THE BEATLES 60 Pushkin Str. Tel: (093) 50 26 22

96 CLUB 35 Tumanyan Str. Tel: 53 96 53

10/3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+ 374 55) 51 48 48

THE CLUB

5 Northern Ave. Tel: (098) 43 40 43

ULIKHANYAN CLUB

LA BOHEME

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORANGE 21 Tumanyan Str. Tel: 52 82 93

MOKKA 3 Tamanyan Str. Tel: 54 79 10

PASCAL & DIODATO Ashtarak City Tel: (093) 99 66 99

PASCUCCI 42/1 Teryan Str. Tel: 56 89 69

SAYAT TAVERNA 6 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel: 527 627

PUBS/BARS BOURBON ST. 19 Teryan Str. Tel: (077) 41 74 17

IBAR 1/5 Northern Ave. Tel: 53 98 99

KAMI

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POPLAVOK

40 Tumanyan Str. Tel: 53 13 61 4 G. Kochar Str. Tel: 58 65 73

YANS CLUB 74 Teryan Str. Tel: 700 000

PASTRIES HALEB Eastern nuts, spices, sweets 3/48 Kasyan Str. Tel: 32 24 20

GOURMET DOURME 19 Teryan Str. Tel: 50 10 14

MONO 19/21 Saryan Str. Tel: 53 33 55

PATCHI 4 Argishti Str. Tel: 53 60 80

QUEEN CAKE 23 Baghramyan Str. Tel: 54 79 12

ARMEnIAn PRoDUCTS ARENI WINE Areni village Vayots Dzor Region Tel: 0281 60 410

365 WINES 40a Acharyan Str. Tel: 616 426

GRAND CANDY

BEER HoUSES

54 Mashtots Ave. Tel: 56 56 86

BAOBAB

GINEVAN WINE FACTORY

31 Moskovyan Str. Tel: 53 21 72

BEER BURG

2nd Industrial Zone 3/5 Abovyan, Kotayk Region Tel: 43 65 43

18 Hr. Kochar Str. 8/10 Y. Kochar Str. 18 Babajanyan Str. Tel: (099) 141 141

MAP

LABEERINT

Armenian Wine/Brandy/Vodka 9 Admiral Isakov Ave. Tel: 54 70 48

8 Amiryan Str. Tel: 54 75 85 33a Moskovyan Str. Tel: 50 20 25

MANTASHOFF 37 Mashtots Ave. Tel: 53 16 51

PILSNER HOUSE

18 Abovyan Str. Tel: 51 90 20

52 Mashtots Ave. Tel: 56 00 04

MALKHAS JAZZ CLUB

PLENER

52 Pushkin Str. Tel: 53 53 50

12 Tigran Mets Ave. Tel: 56 60 10

MEZZO JAZZ CLUB

WARSTEINER

28 Isahakyan Str. Tel: 52 42 11

2/2 Tamanyan Str. Tel: 54 20 10

Armenian Brandy 8 Kievyan Str. Tel: 27 06 30

NOY

PROSHYAN BRANDY Armenian Brandy 2a Ashtaraki Highway Tel: 39 56 41

KAR ART 10 Ayasi Str. Tel: 58 92 94

MEGERIAN CARPET Armenian Carpets 9 Madoyan Str. Tel: 44 29 94

TOSP Knitting Factory 2 Tichina Str. Tel: 73 87 30

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YEREVAN SHOPPING SPOTS WoMEn’S, mEn’S, cHILDREn’S, cLoTHIng, sHoES & aCCESSoRIES ADIDAS Women’s,men’s children’s sportswear & accessories 3 Arami Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 47 07

ALDO

Women’s, men’s shoes 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 17 77

BALLY Women’s, men’s shoes 40 Demirchyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 47 92

CLARKS Shoe & bags shop 8/2 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 24 54 DALMA GARDEN MALL Shopping & entertainment center 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 060) 46 11 11

DEBENHAMS Women’s, men’s children’s clothing & accessories 66 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 70 78

NEGA

Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories.

5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 060) 44 12 30

Under wear collections 17a Moskovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 56 42

GEOX

Sporting goods specialty shop 62 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 08 70

Women’s, men’s & children’s shoes 6/15 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 22 34

GIORDANO Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories.

39 Mashtots Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 08 01

GUESS Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories 6 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 69 59

LAGALLERIA Luxury Boutiques Corner 3 North. Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702

MARKS & SPENCER Women’s, men’s, children's clothing & accessories 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 060) 46 11 11 MEXX

NIKE

PUMA Women’s, men’s, children’s sportswear & accessories 52 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 73 37

RIO GALLERIA Elite Clothing galleria 8 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 18 01

SALI Women’s, men’s shoes 15/1 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 86 47

STEFANEL Women’s, men’s clothing, footwear & accessories 96/1 Nalbandyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 33 68

TOMMY HILFIGER Women’s men’s clothing & accessories 8 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 51 85 19

Hand bags collection 42 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 58 48 08

Women’s, men’s & children’s clothing & accessories 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 46 23

EDELWEISS

MEGA SPORT

UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON

Women’s, men’s clothing & accessories (KITON) 54/1 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 93 49

Women’s, men’s, children’s sportswear & accessories 4 Vardanants Str. Tel: (+374 10) 51 98 98

EMPORIO ARMANI

MONSOON Women’s, men’s clothing 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 060) 46 11 11 MOTHERCARE

Women’s, men’s & children’s clothing & accessories.

1 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 59 99 93

DOMANI

Elite Women’s & men’s clothing & accessories Crossroad of Northern Ave & Abovian Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 99 08

ERMANNO SCERVINO Women’s & children’s clothing 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702

GAP Women’s, men’s clothing 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 060) 46 11 11

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GANT

Children’s & pregnant women clothing & products 51,53 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 67 05

US POLO Women’s, men’s clothings 6 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 20 35

VIA ARTIS

NEXT

Women’s, men’s, children’s clothings & accessories 31 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 20 37

Women’s, men’s and children’s clothing & accessories.

13 Amiryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 89 99

ZARA Women’s, men’s clothing 3 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel: (+374 060) 46 11 11

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YEREVAN SHOPPING SPOTS mEn’S cLoTHIng, sHoES & aCCESSoRIES ARMOS Men’s Armenian designer’s shoes 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 060) 44 14 11

CANALI Men’s clothing & accessories 9 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 22 30

CELIO

Men’s clothing 24 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 50 07

CORNELIANI

Men’s clothing, footwear & accessories 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702

DIANA

Underwear collection 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 31 11

KIRA PLASTININA Women’s clothing 32 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 81 70

KIVERA NAYNOMIS Elite Armenian designer 1 Tamanyan cascade Tel: (+374 10) 52 92 75

LUISA SPAGNOLI Women’s clothing & accessories 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 55) 00 24 54

MANGO Women’s clothing & accessories 21 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 00 11

CHILDREn’S cLoTHIng, sHoES, aCCESSoRIES & ToYS BABY DIOR 13 Nalbandyan St. Tel: (+374 10) 56 52 66

MOTHER CARE 51/53 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 67 01

REYMA 1/1 Tamanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 01 11

ORCHESTRA 21 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 87 95

IQ TOYS 26 Sayat-Nova Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 49 47

Souvenirs

MAXMARA

MADE IN ARMENIA DIRECT

Women’s clothing & accessories 41 Mashtots Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 59 57

Marriott Armenia Hotel Tel: (+374 10) 59 92 33

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA

MORGAN

NINA’S TREASURES

Men’s clothing, footwear & accessories 9 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 53 00 04

Women’s clothing & accessories 27 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 22 60

1/1 Abovyan Str., 2nd floor Tel: (+374 10) 52 76 92

Men’s clothing & accessoreis 39 Komitas Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 23 00 78

STEFANO RICCI Men’s clothing, footwear & accessories 3 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 702 702 ZILLI Men’s clothing & accessories 58 Baghramyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 20 20 50

WomEn’S cLoTHIng, sHoES & aCCESSoRIES BETTY BARCLAY Women’s clothing & accessories 65 Teryan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 17 42

BURBERRY Elite clothing boutique 5 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 060) 44 01 14

COP.COPINE

MOTIVI Women’s clothing & accessories 36 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 47 45

NAF NAF

SALT SACK 3/1 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 89 31

Jewelry, Watches, oPTICS CHRONOGRAPH

Women’s clothing & accessories 37 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 53 01 10

Luxury jewelry and watch 5 Northern Ave, Tel: (+374 10) 500 400

NOUGAT LONDON

EIFFEL

Women’s clothing & accessories 19 Abovyan St. Tel: (+374 10) 52 21 15

OLSEN Women’s clothing 21 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 39 29

PROMOD Women’s clothing & accessories 22 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 55 78

SINEQUANONE Women’s clothing & accessories 26 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 58 89 76

Women’s clothing store 21 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 66 36

VICTORIA’S SECRET

ESCADA

WOMEN’SECRET

Women’s clothing 51/53 Hanrapetutyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 54 67 01

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ETAM

Underwear collections 39 Mashtotsi Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 54 27 75 Underwear, sleepwear, swimwear 10 Northern Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 50 00 84

Swiss watches 26 Tumanyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 50 15

KARGIN OPTICS Optical Salon 41/1 Khanjyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 56 06 44

L’ORANGE GOLD Women’s, men’s jewelry 11-54 Abovyan Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 52 57 11 MERCURY Women’s, men’s jewelry 50 Mashtots Ave. Tel: (+374 10) 586 000 KAZANJIAN WATCH Women’s, men’s watches 1 Amirian Str. Marriot Tel: (+374 10) 599 923 FRANCK MULLER WATCHES 18 Abovyan Str. Tel: (+374 10) 52 52 89

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YEREVAN ENTERTAINMENT & SERVICES night Clubs/DISCoS

REAL ESTATE

FITnESS CEnTERS

CHARLOTTE

CASCADE HILLS

AQUALAND

25 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: 27 70 19

160/5 Antarain Str. Tel.: (060) 377 757

27/1 Moldovakan Str., Tel.: 70 60 70

OMEGA

PIAZZA GRANDE

40 Myasnikyan Ave., Tel.: 58 88 88

59 Teryan Str. Tel.: 58 25 49

10 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: (091) 011 510

GOLD’S GYM

PYRAMIDA

VVP

20/2 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: 56 07 57

7 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 58 09 01

ORANGE FITNESS

CASInoS SENATOR Tel.: 74 92 74

50 Gevorg Chaush Str. Tel.: 39 01 02

GOLDEN PALACE

poST oFFICES & transport.

Tel.: (091) 42 56 56

DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS

Tel.: 28 58 99

27 Amiryan Str. Tel.: 58 66 88

PoKER CLUBS

1 Tigran Mets Ave. Tel.: 54 25 54

SHANGRI LA

CORRIDA Tel.: (098) 644 446

VIVARO POKER CLUB Tel.: (098) 455 445

CInEMAS MOSCOW CINEMA

EMS ARMENIA

TNT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE UPS EXPRESS LEO TRANS

30 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: 22 90 18

Tel.: 20 90 90

SUPERMARKETS

Taxi AERO

MOSKVICHKA

Tel.: 77 11 00

Taxi JEEP

3 Northern Ave. Tel.: 53 15 81

Tel.: 50 20 21

STAR

Taxi PINK (Only for women)

42 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 58 93 43

CAR/BUS REnTALS AR-TOUR RENT Tel.: 56 63 59

BUS VOYAGE Tel.: 54 10 05

CARAVAN

ARARAT VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 42 Gevorg Chaushi Str. Tel.: 39 40 85 HAYRAPETYAN HORSE RIDING 39 Shiraki Str. Tel.: 46 55 55

10 OUT 10 COMPLEX

BoWLIng & BILLIARD CLUB

22 Saryan Str. Tel.: 514 514

1 Kievyan Str. Tel.: 27 30 90

Tel.: 20 99 99

goLF/SHooTIng CLUBS/ HoRSE RIDIng

STATE HAY POST

NAIRI CINEMA

Taxi ALEX

7/1 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel.: 52 20 20

Davitashen Yerevan Tel.: 36 10 10

40 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 53 00 29

144/1 Khorenatsi Str. Tel.: 54 55 25

TAXI SERVICES

40/1 Komitas Ave.,Tel.: 32 20 10

FEDERAL EXPRESS

18 Abovian, Tel.: 52 12 10 50 Mashtotsi Ave. Tel.: 54 28 29

YEREVAN CITY 60/2 Komitas Ave. Tel.: 20 16 04

SWIMMIng PooLS GOLDEN TULIP (outdoor)

ARENA 8 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 53 61 01

TEnnIS CLUB MASTER CLASS CLUB 7/1 Tsitsernakaberd Highway Tel.: (077) 56 56 65

gAMES CoMPLEX PLAY CITY 35 Acharyan Str. Tel.: 62 09 99

sPA’S & bEAUTY SALonS ARMINKA BEAUTY STUDIO 30 Saryan Str., Tel.: 56 34 64

CEBU 28 Y. Koghbatsi Str., Tel.: 50 29 59

THAI HOME 2 Paronyan Str.,Tel.: 53 27 60

TOUCH MASSAGE 8 Moskovyan Str., Tel.: 56 35 34

VITA SPA

Tel.: 52 92 92

14 Abovyan Str. Tel.: 58 94 00

DOLLAR/THRIFTY

HAYASTAN TRADE CENTER

Yerevan-Sevan Highway Tel.: (099) 65 31 38

ELITE BUS

2a H. Kochar Str. Tel.: 22 14 00

Dry cleaning

Tel.: 58 90 00

REGINEH HOTEL (outdoor)

SELENA SERVICE

SIXT

235/1 Norki Ayginer, Tel.: 65 40 20

4 Zakian Str. Tel.: 53 65 08

Tel.: 59 99 95

Tel.: 61 55 99

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VAHAGNI COMMUNITY

AQUATEK

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YEREVAN AIRLINES/TRAVEL AGENCIES/BANKS AIRLInES

TRAVEL AgEnCIES

BAnKS

AEROFLOT–RUSSIAN AIRLINES

ASPAR WILD

ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK

12 Amiryan Str. Tel.: 52 24 35

AIR FRANCE/KLM 9 Alek Manoukyan Str. Tel.: 51 22 77

AIR ARMENIA 21 G. Kochar Str. Tel.: 54 79 99

ARMAVIA 23 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: 56 48 06

ANI TOUR 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel.: (060) 270 370

BAZE TOUR 25 Koryun Str., Build. 7 Tel.: 58 25 07

BEAUMONDE TRAVEL 1 Amiryan Tel.: 59 99 95, 59 99 91

D&V TRAVEL AGENCY

ATLANTIS EUROPEAN AIRWAYS

36 Komitas Str. Tel.: 32 00 20

29 Sayat-Nova Str. Tel.: 58 54 33

ERKIR NAIRI

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES 9 Alek Manoukyan Str. Tel.: 51 22 01

AVIA-GIT 1 Zakyan Str. Tel.: 52 15 46

BAGRAT TOUR 25 Saryan Str. Tel.: 52 03 03

BELAVIA NATIONAL AIRLINES (B2) 35 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: 57 74 74

CZECH AIRLINES

1 Tamanyan Str. Tel.: 58 23 39

EUROSTAN UYUT 39/12 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 52 42 65

HAKOBIAN TRAVEL

1 Bayroni Str. Tel.: 56 85 85

AMERIA BANK

9 Gr. Lusavorich Str. Tel.: 56 11 11 ANELIK BANK 13 Vardanants Str. Tel.: 59 33 33

ARARAT BANK 19 Pushkin Str. Tel.: 54 63 63

ARMBUSINESS BANK 48 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: 59 20 20

ARDSHININVESTBANK 13 Gr. Lusavorich Str. Tel.: 59 04 04

AREXIMBANK

12 M. Mkrtchyan Str. Tel.: 58 31 31

ARMECONOMBANK 23/1 Amiryan Str. Tel.: 51 09 10

60 Baghramyan Str. Tel.: 27 19 44

ARM.DEVELOPMENT BANK

HAY TOUR

ARTSAKHBANK

13 Mashtots Str. Tel.: 50 15 30

HYUR SERVICE 96 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: 54 60 40

LEVON TRAVEL

21/1 Paronyan Str. Tel.: 59 15 15 3 Kievyan Str. Tel.: 27 77 59

BTA BANK

48/1 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: 54 76 45

BYBLOS BANK ARMENIA

10 Sayat-Nova Ave. Tel.: 52 52 10

18/3 Amiryan Str. Tel.: 53 03 62

FLYDUBAI

NOAH’S TRAVEL

7 Khorenatsi Str. Tel.: 53 67 74

23 Arabkir Str. Tel.: (093) 27 07 97

6 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: 56 37 61

IRAN ASEMAN AIRLINES

SACVOYAGE TRAVEL

2 Baghramyan Str. Tel.: 56 40 99

19 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: 52 44 02

POLISH AIRLINES 7 Argishti Str. Tel.: 51 02 86

S7 AIRLINES 34 Toumanyan Str. Tel.: 54 41 10

SYRIAN AIRLINES 3 Khorenatsi Str. Tel.: 53 85 89

VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIR. 26 Parpetsi Str. Tel.: 53 84 36

UTAIR ARMENIA 4 Tigran Mets Str. Tel.: 51 85 08

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35 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 53 29 28

2 Baghramyan Ave. Tel.: 54 72 72 SATI TOUR 21 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 53 10 22

SHIRAK TOUR 25 Haghtanaki Str., Gyumri Tel.: (0312) 57 659

TATEV T.T.T. 19 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: 52 44 01

TRAVELON 21/3 Pushkin Str. Tel.: 52 62 26

CENTRAL BANK OF RA CONVERSE BANK

26/1 V. Sargsyan Str. Tel.: 51 12 11

HSBC BANK ARMENIA 66 Teryan Str. Tel.: 51 50 00

INECOBANK

17 Tumanyan Str. Tel.: 51 05 10

PROCREDIT BANK 105/1 Teryan Str. Tel.: 51 48 60

THE WORLD BANK

9 Vazgen Sargsyan Str. Tel.: 52 48 84

UNIBANK

YEREVAN TRAVEL

12 Charents Str. Tel.: 59 55 55

2nd Yuzhnoportovi Pass., Moscow Tel.: (077) 78 42 41

46 Nalbandyan Str. Tel.: 87 87

VTB BANK

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YEREVAN MUSEUMS/ART GALLERIES/LIBRARIES MUSEUMS Cafesjian Museum for the Art The Cafesjian Center of Arts is an art museum situated in central Yerevan in the area in and around the Cascade. At the core of the museum's permanent collection is the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection of Art. Address: Cascade Complex, Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 54 19 32, 54 19 34 E-mail: info@cmf.am, www.cmf.am

Erebuni Fortress Museum Erebuni Museum of History of Foundation of Yerevan was established in 1968. The opening of the museum was timed to coincide with the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan. The Museum stands at the foot of the Arin Berd hill, on top of which the Urartian Fortress Erebuni has stood since 782 BC. Address: 38 Erebuni Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 45 82 07 www.erebuni.am

Over 18.000 valuable exhibits are kept in the home-museum, which are the personal belongings of the great composer: photos, documents, etc. The home-museum has a light concert hall with excellent acoustics.

Address: 3 Zarubyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 58 94 18 (+374 10) 58 01 78 www.khachaturian.am

House-Museum of Yeghishe Charents The main collection of the museum, founded in 1964, includes the Armenians’ favorite poet’s personal documents, manuscripts, publications and other materials related to his life and work.

Address: 17 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 53 14 12, 53 55 94 www.charents.am

History Museum of Yerevan

Memorial-Museum of Martiros Saryan

Museum, founded in 1931, introduces Yerevan history of thousands of years dating back to the rise of the oldest civilizations in the world.

Address: 1/1 Argishti Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 81 85, 56 81 09 www.yhm.am

The museum, functioning since 1967, houses a collection of 160 canvases of Saryan, each painting a passionate declaration of love for his native Armenia.

Address: 3 Saryan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 58 17 62 E-mail: ruzan@mail.ru www.saryan.am

Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum The museum functions since 1953. In 1969, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the great writer, a new two-story building was added to house materials related to Tumanyan’s life and work.

Address: 40 Moskovyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 00 21, 58 12 71, 51 60 21 www.toumanian.am

Matenadaran (Institute of Ancient Manuscripts after M. Mashtots) Established in 1959, Matenadaran is one of the world’s ancient and richest depositories of medieval manuscripts and books, and was inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme Register in 1997 in recognition of its world significance.

Address: 53 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 25 78, 54 67 22 www.matenadaran.am

House-Museum of Avetik Isahakyan Founded in 1958 in the poet’s house where Armenia’s famous poet spent 5 last years of his life.

Address: 20 Zarobyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 24 24, 58 73 80

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House-Museum of Aram Khachatryan

House-Museum of Minas Avetisyan The museum stock contains 20 paintings by the famous artist, 7 of which are in oil (including “Woman with Chandelier”) and the rest are drawings.

Address: 29 Nalbandyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 07 87

Memorial-Museum of Silva Kaputikyan The house-museum of great Armenian poetess and prose writer was opened in 2009 on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of S. Kaputikyan.

Address: 1/26 S. Kaputikyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 52 09 30

The Museum of Folk Art of Armenia named after Hovhannes Sharambeyan The museum was founded in 1978 for the preservation and furtherance of traditions of Armenian applied, decorative, fine arts. The exhibits of the museum (embroidery, wooden, stone and gold objects, ceramic ware, carpets) provide a fairy idea about Armenian folk art.

Address: 64 Abovyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 56 93 83, 56 93 87, 56 93 80

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ART GALLERIES Yerevan

ARAME

Modern Art Museum

13 Amiryan Str., Tel.: 53 92 65

Modern Art Museum was established in 1972 by the art critic Henrik Igitian. It is the first specialized museum of modern art in the whole “camp” of Socialist Countries.

Address: 7 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 53 55 67, 53 53 59, 53 96 37

ART MANE

Mother Armenia Military Museum

7 V. Sargsyan Str.,Tel.: 54 72 99

It was established in 1970 as the Museum of History of the World War II. The Statue of Mother Armenia stands on top of the structure.

Address: 2 Azatutyan Ave., Victory Park, Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 20 14 00

Museum of Sergey Parajanov The exposition of the museum show Parajanov’s aesthetic principles brought to perfection in movies.

Address: 15/16 Dzoragyugh Str., Yerevan Tel: (+374 10) 53 84 73 www.parajanov.com

Museum of Yervand Kochar The museum presents the works of the active reformer of modern art.

Address: 39/12 Mashtots Ave., Yerevan Tel: (+374 10) 52 93 26

Russian Art Museum (Prof. A. Abrahamyan's Collection) Russian Art Museum is founded in 1980 on the collection of professor A. Abrahamyan. The museum collection consists of paintings, graphics, as well as decorative and applied art pieces. It also presents the art-works of various masters of stage decoration, whose works played an important role in the future development of Russian culture.

Address: 38 Isahakyan Str. (Cascade Complex) Tel.: (+374 10) 56 21 56 www.musrussart.am

State Museum of Woodcarving The museum collection was founded through donations by artists.

Address: 2/4 Paronyan Str., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 53 24 61

16/3 Abovyan Str., 3rd floor, Tel.: 56 57 67

ARTISTS' UNION OF ARMENIA 16 Abovyan Str., Tel.: 56 48 53

GALA ART GALLERY 12 Byron Str.,Tel.: 54 88 38, 060 53 88 38

CHEF-D OEUVRE FINE ART CENTER CHILDREN’S ART GALLERY 13 Abovyan Str., Tel.: 52 09 51

NAREGATSI ART INSTITUTE 16/1 Vardanants Str.,Tel.: 58 01 05

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ARMENIA 1 Aram Str., 56 74 72

NERSES MELIKYAN/ACADEMIA 24 Baghramyan Ave.,Tel.:52 70 40

NPAK GALLERY 1/3 P. Byuzand Str., Tel.: 56 82 25

VALMAR 53-55 P. Byuzand Str., Tel.: 58 07 69

regions ACAD. H.K. BUNIATYAN ART GALLERY 6 A. Ozanyan Str., Gavar, Gegharkunik Region, Tel.: (+374 264) 249 09

GORIS MUSEUM OF CHILDREN’S ART 18 Mashtots Str., Goris, Syunik Region Tel.: (+374 284) 214 35

HRAZDAN ART GALLERY 2 Spandarian Str., Hrazdan, Kotayk Region Tel.: (+374 223) 202 19

HOUSE MUSEUM OF PARUYR SEVAK 18 P. Sevak Str., Zangakatun, Ararat Region Tel.: (+374 94) 03 44 48

GRAPHICS ART GALLERY 52 Tigran Mets Ave., Vanadzor, Lori Region, Tel.: (+374 322) 439 38

LIBRARIES AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA 40 Baghramyan Str., Tel.: 51 27 62

AVETIK ISAHAKYAN LIBRARY

The State Nature Museum of Armenia

4/1 Nalbandyan Str., Tel.: 58 96 10

The unique institution introduces to the visitors the 7500 exhibits of flora and fauna of Armenia.

Address: 34 Tigran Mets Ave., Yerevan Tel.: (+374 10) 52 79 42, 54 25 16

MATENADARAN INSTITUTE OF ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS

House-Museum of Charles Aznavour

53 Tigran Mets Str., Tel.: 58 33 35

House-museum of Charles Aznavour, opened in Cascade Complex, temporally serves both as the residence of Charles Aznavour and as the concert hall for governmental cultural events.

53 Mashtots Ave., Tel.: 56 25 78

MUSIC LIBRARY NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ARMENIA 72 Teryan Str., Tel.: 58 42 59

KHNKO-APER CHILDREN’S LIBRARY 42/1 Teryan Str., Tel.: 52 12 22

April 2013

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APRIL 2013 CULTURAL EVENTS IN ARMENIA 01.04.13

“Jazz-Parking”­at­21:00 Yans Club

03.04.13

“Komitas­Quartet”­at­20:00­ Cafesjian Classical Music Center

04.04.13

13.04.13

“Ruben­Hakhverdyan”, Solo­Concert­at­19:00 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

14.04.13

“Haykouhi­Babakhanyan”, Recital­at­19:00 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

17.04.13

“From­Bach­to­Rachmaninoff: Anastasia­Goldberg,­piano (Holland)”­at­20:00­ Cafesjiam Classical Music Center

“State­Dance­Ensemble”­at­19:00 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

“Massimo­Mercelli,­Flute,­conductor Edward­Topchyan”­at­19:00­ 05.03.13 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

05.04.13

06.04.13

“Sirusho­&­Dorians”­at­19:00 Complex­After­Karen Demirchyan(Hamalir)

19.04.13

“Andreas­Froelich,­Piano,­Conductor Edward­Topchyan”­at­19:00 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

06-07.

04.13 07.03.13

“Cabaret”,­Amusing­Musical­ Show­at­19:00 Yerevan State Chamber Theater

20.04.13

“YANI”,­at­19:00 Complex After Karen Demirchyan(Hamalir)

07.04.13

“Elena­Vaenga”­at­19:00 Complex After Karen Demirchyan(Hamalir)

24.03.13

10.04.13

“Anna,­Armine,­Yeva­Vocal­Trio; Lusine­Grigoryan,­piano”­at­20:00­ Cafesjian Classical Music Center

“Concert­in­memory­of­Victims­of 1915­Genocide,­Conductor­Edward Topchyan”­at­19:00 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

26.03.13

“Vienna­Philharmonic­ Orchestra”­at­19:30 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

“LAV­ELI”­guitar,­vocal,­contrabass, bass­Davit­Grigoryan,­percussion, Shogher­Manukyan,­cello­at­20:00­ Cafesjiam Classical Music Center

27.03.13

“The­Royal­Concert”­ Musical-Amusing­Show­at­19:00 Yerevan State Chamber Theater

“Armenian­Jazz­Band­,­Mike Mossessian,­special­guest”­at­20:00 Cafesjiam Classical Music Center

30.03.13

“­Patria,­National­Academic­Choir Of­Armenia,­Conductor­Edward Topchyan”­at­19:00 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

11.03.13

11-12.

04.13

“Contemporary­Armenian

12.04.13­ Composers,­Music,­Conductor 12.03.13

Edward­Topchyan”­at­19:00 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall

“Vahagn­Hayrapetyan­Jazz­Duo, piano,­vocal­Zaid­Nasser,­alto­sax”­ 13.03.13 at­20:00­ Cafesjian Classical Music Center

12.04.13

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Exhibitions 13-14.

04.13

“Wedding­Fair” Marriot Hotel

26-28.

04.13

“Health­Service­& Pharmacy” 3 H. Hakobyan Str.

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THEATRES & ConCERT HALLS

Plays 05.04.13

Play­“It­Doesn't­ Matter­With­Whom”­at­19:00 Yerevan State Chamber Theater

06.04.13

Poetry­Evening”­L.­Zurabyan.

Powerful­Women­of­ Armenia”­at­19:00 Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall

10.04.13

Play­“CharentsAkan”­at­19:00 Educational Theater of State Institute Of Theater And Cinematography

11.04.13

Play­“One­of­You­Will­ Betray­Me”­at­19:00 Educational Theater of State Institute Of Theater And Cinematography

12.04.13

Play­“Anoush­­at­19:00 State Musical Chamber Theater

13.04.13

Opera­“Larinda­e­Vanesio”­at­19:30 State Theater of Musical Comedy after H. Paronyan

16.04.13

Play­”Passionate­Report”­at­19:00 State Musical Chamber Theater

18.04.13

Play”­Sexual­Chaos­in­the Hotel”­at­19:00 State Musical Chamber Theater

24.04.13

Play­“Operation­Nemesis”­at­19:00 State Puppet Theater after H. Tumanyan

26.04.13

Play­“Anoush­­at­19:00 State Musical Chamber Theater

30.04.13

Play­”­Sexual­Chaos­in­the­ Hotel”­at­19:00 State Musical Chamber Theater

Play­"Aunt­from­Paris"­­at­19:30­ 04.05.13­­­­­­­ State Puppet Theater after H. Tumanyan For information and tickets delivery, please call Tel.: 094 52 64 77, 091 52 64 77 You can also buy tickets from the box office in front of the concert halls.

State Theatre of Musical Comedy Ð. ä³ñáÝÛ³ÝÇ ³Ýí³Ý »ñ³Åßï³Ï³Ý ÏáÙ»¹Ç³ÛÇ å»ï³Ï³Ý óïñáÝ 4 V.Sargsyan Str. Tel.: 58 01 01 Yerevan State Dramatic Theatre Ð. Ô³÷ɳÝÛ³ÝÇ ³Ýí³Ý ºñ¨³ÝÇ ¹ñ³Ù³ïÇÏ³Ï³Ý å»ï³Ï³Ý óïñáÝ 28 Isahakyan Str. Tel.: 52 47 23, 52 47 33 Yerevan State Theatre of Marionette ºñ¨³ÝÇ Ë³Ù³×ÇÏÝ»ñÇ å»ï³Ï³Ý óïñáÝ 43 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 56 24 50 Komitas Chamber Music Hall ÎáÙÇï³ëÇ ³Ýí³Ý γٻñ³ÛÇÝ »ñ³ÅßïáõÃÛ³Ý ïáõÝ 1 Isahakyan Str. Tel.:52 67 18 Yerevan State Hamazgayin Theatre ºñ¨³ÝÇ å»ï³Ï³Ý гٳ½·³ÛÇÝ Ã³ïñáÝ 26 Amiryan Str. Tel.: 50 10 60, 53 94 15 H.Toumanian State Puppet Theatre Ð. ÂáõÙ³ÝÛ³ÝÇ ³Ýí³Ý å»ï³Ï³Ý ïÇÏÝÇϳÛÇÝ Ã³ïñáÝ 4 Sayat Nova Ave. Tel.: 56 32 44, 56 32 43, 52 02 54 Yerevan State Theatre of the Young Spectator ºñ¨³ÝÇ å³ï³ÝÇ Ñ³Ý¹Çë³ï»ëÇ å»ï³Ï³Ý óïñáÝ 3 Moskovyan Str. Tel.: 58 19 74, 56 30 40 Chamber Theatre γٻñ³ÛÇÝ Ã³ïñáÝ 58 Mashtots Ave. Tel.: 56 63 78, 56 60 70 Henrik Malian Theatre of Armenfilm Studios лÝñÇÏ Ø³ÉÛ³ÝÇ ³Ýí³Ý ÏÇÝá¹»ñ³ë³ÝÇ Ã³ïñáÝ 18 Vardanants Str. Tel.: 54 02 96 “Metro” Theatre ³ïñáÝ §Ø»ïñᦠ“Garegin Njdeh” Metro Station Tel.: 42 27 42 National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet úå»ñ³ÛÇ ¨ µ³É»ïÇ ³½·³ÛÇÝ ³Ï³¹»ÙÇ³Ï³Ý Ã³ïñáÝ 54 Toumanyan Str. Tel.: 53 33 91 Gabriel Sundukian National Academic Theatre ¶³µñÇ»É êáõݹáõÏÛ³ÝÇ ³Ýí³Ý ³Ï³¹»ÙÇ³Ï³Ý Ã³ïñáÝ 6 Grigor Lusavorich Str. Tel.: 52 76 70, 52 57 72 Naregatsi Art Institute ܳñ»Ï³óÇ ³ñí»ëïÇ ÙÇáõÃÛáõÝ 16/1 Vardanants Str. Tel.: 58 01 05, 58 08 50 Mher Mkrtchyan Artistic Studio ØÑ»ñ ØÏñïãÛ³Ý ³ñïÇëï³Ï³Ý ëïáõ¹Ç³ 18 Khorenatsi Str. Tel.: 58 01 99 Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall ²ñ³Ù ʳã³ïñÛ³Ý ýÇÉѳñÙáÝÇÏ Ñ³Ù»ñ·³ëñ³Ñ 46 Mashtots Str. Tel.: 56 14 60 Stanislavski State Russian Drama Theatre êï³ÝÇëɳíëÏáõ ³Ýí. éáõë. ¹ñ³Ù³ïÇÏ³Ï³Ý Ã³ïñáÝ 7 Abovyan Str. Tel.: 56 91 99, 52 39 62 State Musical Chamber Theatre ä»ï³Ï³Ý »ñ³Åßï³Ï³Ý γٻñ³ÛÇÝ Ã³ïñáÝ “Marshal Baghramyan” Metro Station Tel.: 58 88 13 Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall ²éÝá ´³µ³ç³ÝÛ³Ý Ñ³Ù»ñ·³ëñ³Ñ 2 Abovyan Str. Tel.: 56 70 28, 56 71 02 Cafesjian Center for the Arts ¶³ý»ë×Û³Ý ³ñí»ëïÇ Ï»ÝïñáÝ Cascade Complex Tel.: 54 19 32

April 2013

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Greetings Hello How are you?

Fine, thank you Very good Very bad Are you Armenian?

Are you French?

Can I? What's your name?

I'm happy I'm hungry I'm thirsty I want I don't want How much does this cost?

Do you know?

Where is?

Where are you going?

What time is it?

I know I don't know Excuse me Please I love you Yes No Goodbye Goodnight See you soon Have a good trip

Bonjour Comment allez-vous?

Bien çava Très bien Très mal Etes-vous arménien?

Etes - vous française?

Puise-je?

Comment t’appeles-tu?

Je suis(e) heureux (euse) J'ai faim J'ai soif Je veux Je ne veux pas Combien ça coute?

Savez-vous?

Où est?

Où allez-vous?

Quelle heure est-il?

Je sais Je ne sais pas Pardon Je vous en prie Je t’aime Oui Non Au revoir Bonne nuit à tout à l’heure Bon voyage

barev inchpes ek? lav em shat lav shat vat hay ek? fransiaci ek? kareli e? anoonud eench e? oorakh em sovats em tzarav em oozoom em chem oozoom sa eench arzhee? geetek? oor e? oor ek gnoom? zhamuh kaneesn e? geetem chgeetem neretseq khndrem yes kez siroum em ayo voch, cheh (coll.) tstesootyoon baree geesher arayjem baree djanapar

Travelling Bus Bus station Airport Airplane Luggage Subway Street Road River Lake Village Building Museum Hotel Room Elevator Cafe Laundry Store Open Closed Cheap Expensive Money Exchange Hot (weather) Cold (weather)

Un autobus Un arrét de bus Un aéroport Un avion Un bagage Un métro Une rue Une route Une rivière Un lac Un village Un bàtiment Un musée Un hotel Une chambre Un ascenseur Un café Une buanderie Un magazin Ouvert(e) Fermé(e) Bon marché Cher, chère L’argent Change Chaud(e) Froid(e)

avtoboos avtoboosy kangar odanavakayan odanav djamprook metro poghots djanapar get leedj gyoogh shenk tangaran hyooranots senyak verelak srdjaran lvatskatoon khanoot bats pak ezhan tank pogh drami pokhanakoum shog tsoort

Sightseeing Fortress Church Monastery Mountain Stone Cross-stone

Une fortresse Une église Un monastère Une montagne Une pierre Croix-pierre

berd yekeghetsi vank ler kar khachkar

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Food Food Bread Barbecue Yogurt Cheese Sugar Rice Meat Fish Chicken Lamb Egg Green vegetables Tomato Cucumber Sweet Salt Pepper Fruits Market Good appetite

Une nourriture Un pain Un roti Lait caillé Un fromage Un sucre Un riz Une viande Un poisson Une poule Un agneau Un auf Des légumes Une tomate Un concombre Une friandise Un sel Un poivre Fruit(s) Marché Bon appétit

kerakoor hats khorovats matzoon paneer shakaravaz breendz mees dzook havy mees vochkary mees dzoo kanachy lolik, pomeedor varoong qaghtser agh beebar mirg shouka bari akhorjak

Beverages Water Cold water Mineral water Drinks Milk Tea Coffee Instant coffee Yogurt beverage Beer Wine Vodka

eau Une eau froide Eau minérale Boisson alcoolisée Un lait Un thé Un café Café soluble Un lait de beurre Une bière Un vin Une vodka

joor saruh joor hankayin joor khemitchk kat tey, chai (coll.) soordj lutsvogh soordj tan garedjoor geeny oghy

Numbers One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten One hundred Thousand

un deux trois quatre cinq six sept huit neuf dix cent mille

mek yerkoo yerek chors hing vets yot oot inn tas haryur hazar

Weekdays Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Every day

Lundi Mardi Mercredi Jeudi Vendredi Samedi Dimanche Chaque jour

yerkooshapty yerekshapty chorekshapty hingshapty oorphat shapat keeraky amen or

Weather Weather is good Il fait beau It is hot Il fait chaud It is cold Il fait froid It rains Il pleut It is warm Il y a du soleil It is cool Il y a du vent

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Armavir

Regions of

Armenia

Ararat

Khor Virap

Population: 311400 Area: 1995 km2 Administrative Center: Artashat Distance from Yerevan to Artashat :29 km Mountains: Yeranos, Kotuts, Vishapasar Lakes: Sev, Azat, Armush, Karalich Rivers: Arax, Azat, Hrazdan,Yotnakunk Sights: Dvin and Kakavaberd fortresses, Khosrov National Park, etc.

Artashat is considered to be one of the capital cities of historical Armenia. Here stands the sacred symbol of Armenian nation mount Ararat, which was built in 180 B.C. The monastery Khor Virap is a place of pilgrimage for Armenians from all over the world. It is also one of the popular sights of Armenia, that gives everybody the chance to see Mount Ararat, and is the most convenient place for observing and taking pictures of the biblical mountain.

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Sardarapat Population: 323300 Area: 1251 km2 Administrative center: Armavir Distance from Yerevan to Armavir: 44 km Lakes: Aighr Rivers: Arax, Kasakh, Sevjur, Armavir Sights: Metsamor city and atomic center, Sardarapat memorial complex, Zvartnots temple, St. Hripsime, St. Shoghakat and St. Gayane churches, etc.

The Armavir region is located in the south of Armenia and was named after one of the 1st capitals of Armenia, Armavir. The region lies between the mountains Ararat and Aragats and is a part of the Ararat valey. Echmiadzin is the center of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, which was built between 301 and 303 during the reigns of king Trdat III and Gregory the illuminator founder and first patriarch of the Armenian Church.

Gegharkunik

Lake Sevan Population: 278600 Area: 4058 km2 Administrative center: Gavar Distance from Yerevan to Gavar: 92 km Mountains: Geghama range, Arjanots range, Sevan range, Vardenis range Lakes: Sevan, Aghi Rivers: Hrazdan, Vardenis, Getik Sights: Noradouz (cross-stones), Martuni and Artsvanist cities St. Astvatsatsin, St. Gevorg, Vanevan churches, etc.

The region of Gegharkunik is situated in the eastern part of Armenia. Lake Sevan, located 60 km from Yerevan, is the largest lake of Armenia. Sevan lake, the wonder of nature, is on a highway, which cuts northward through mountains.

Sevan has always been famous for its fish “ishkhan” which means “prince-fish”.

The coast of Lake Sevan has become a place of mass rest and tourism.

Aragatsotn

Byurakan Population: 168100 Area: 2737 km2 Administrative Center: Ashtarak Distance from Yerevan to Ashtarak: 18 km Mountains: Aragats, Agravaqar, Kakavasar Lakes: Kari, Aparan, Lessing, Mantashs Rivers: Kasakh, Arkashen, Gegharot, Arzni Sights: Aparan, Ashtarak, Oshakan and Talin cities, Amberd fortress, Saghmosavank and Ohanavank monasteries, etc. The region is located in the west of Armenia.

Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory is one of the greatest World centers of Astronomy.

It was founded in 1946. It is one of the crest of Aragats Mountain. The main tools used during explorations are telescopes.

Byurakan is also a place of historical monuments. There are “vishap” stone sculptures of mythical fish - guards of water, spread over slopes of Aragats mount.

Kotayk

Garni Population: 328900 Area: 2038 km2 Administrative center: Hrazdan Distance from Yerevan to Hrazdan: 50km Mountains: Pambak and Geghama range Lakes: Akhna, Hrazdan Rivers: Hrazdan, Getar, Marmarik Sights: Abovian, Arzni and Bjni (resort centers) cities, Garni ancient temple, Geghard monastery.

To the north of Yerevan lies the region of Kotayk. Tsakhkadzor is the most beloved resort centre for tourists with its ropeway both in winter and summer. It is unique especially for winter sport fans.

Garni was a fortress and summer residence of Armenian kings in 1st A.D.. which was firstly devoted to one of the Armenian pagan Gods-Miltra.

Geghard is a monastery of 12-13th cc.., which was initially known as Irivank. Now it is one of the famous picturesque places of Armenia.

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Lori

Sanahin Population: 392300 Area: 3750 km2 Administrative center: Vanadzor Distance from Yerevan to Vanadzor: 112 km Mountains: Pambak range, Bazum range Lakes: Debed, Pambak, Tashir, Dzoraget Sights: Alaverdi, Dsegh and Odzun cities, Mshavank, Sanahin monasteries, etc.

Lori is located on Armenia's northern border, the largest in area among Armenia's eleven regions. Vanadzor is considered to be Armenia's third largest city. Haghpat is a monastery 17 km from Alaverdi and 280 km from Yerevan. The construction of this monastery is associated with the glory of the Bagratuni Royal family. Haghpat monastery was called the Holy Cross church. Holy water fills the small pool in the church. Believers say this water has curative qualities for people with poor health.

Tavush

Goshavank Population: 156500 Area: 2695 km2 Administrative center: Ijevan Distance from Yerevan to Ijevan: 136 km Mountains: Papakar range, Voskepar range, Mtnasar range Lakes: Parz, Aghstev Rivers: Koghb, Voskepar, Aghstev Sights: Dilijan and Gandzakar cities, Goshavank, Makaravak, Kaptavank monasteries, lake Parz.

Tavush region is in the northeastern corner of Armenia. The monastery Haghartsin consists of several churches.

It was built by in 1248 with lavish decorations of carved stone. The oldest church in the monastery is with the cross winged dome named after St. Gregory.

Goshavank is also an acient monastery which dates to 12-13th cc.. The oldest construction of the monastery is the Virgin church, 1196.

Shirak

Varpetats Tun Population: 361400 Area : 2643 km2 Administrative center : Gyumri Distance from Yerevan to Gyumri: 115km Mountains: Pambak range, Ashotsk plateau, Ampasar, Harsnakar Lakes: Paghakn, Akhurian, Arpi Rivers: Akhurian, Mantash, Ashotsk Sights: Artik, Harich and Lernakert cities, Marmarashen monastery, etc.

The Shirak region is located in Armenia's northwest corner. With its population, territory, economical and cultural significance it is the second city of Armenia.

Leninakan has been the official name of the city since 1924. The inhabitants of Gyumri have gained the reputation of hospitable people with rich sense of humor.

As the marz is very close to Turkey, the ancient capital city of Armenia Ani can be seen easily.

Vayots­Dzor

Noravank Population: 69400 Area: 2308 km2 Administrative center: Yeghegnadzor Distance from Yerevan to Yeghegnadzor: 123 km Mountains: Vardenis range, Vaik range Lakes: Sevakn, Jukhtak, Hreshtak Rivers: Arpa, Yeghegis, Herher Sights: Areni, Jermuk (resort center), Herher towns, St. Astvatsatsin church, Gndevank monastery, Arpa River, etc.

Vayots Dzor is in the southern part of Armenia. Noravank monastery is consi dered to be pulpit of Syunik bishops. The main church of the monastery Noravak is St. Karapet, which was built in 1227.

The monastery is unique in the sense that only here one can see the image of God above the entrance.

The magnificent landscape of mountains in Syunik, surrounding the monastery, displays a beautiful array of colors.

Syunik

Karahounch Population: 164000 Area: 4506 km2 Administrative center: Kapan Distance from Yerevan to Kapan: 301 km Mountains: Bargushat range, Arevic range, Zangezur range Lakes: Sev, Gogi, Tsaghkar, Gazana Rivers: Araks, Vorotan, Sissian Sights: Goris, Sisian (with its Shake waterfall) and Khndzoresk cities, Tatev monastery, etc.

Syunik region, situated in the south - eastern part of Armenia, is surrounded by the mountain-chains of Zangezur, Meghri and Syunik highland.

Zorats Kar or Karahounch is the most popular place in Syunik marz. It is believed to be an ancient observatory quite similar to Stonehenge in England the columns sit like soldiers on a hill, huddled in formation.

Artsakh

Karabagh Population: 140000 Area: 11300 km2 Capital: Stepanakert Distance from Yerevan to Stepanakert : 312 km Mountains: Artsakh range, Mrav range Lakes: Sarsang Rivers: Vortan, Hakari, Tsav, Arax, Karkar Sights: Shushi city, Ghazanchetsots and Kanach Jham churches, Dadivank and Gandzasar monasteries, Askeran fortress, etc. Nagorno Karabagh is located in the northeastern area of the Armenian highlands. Since ancient times, it has been a province of historical Armenia. The northeastern border, according to all ancient sources, was the Kura River. Gandzasar is the most exquisite monastery of Karabagh.

To visit Nagorno Karabakh, foreign nationals require an entry visa. Nagorno Karabakh visas are issued by the Consular Section of the NKR Permanent Representation in Armenia, at 17a Zarian Street, Yerevan.

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