tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59523291796737397382024-03-05T16:33:59.265-08:00VisitArm Armenia Travel BlogAll you need to know before you travel to ArmeniaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-14583969741808200032018-06-30T02:32:00.002-07:002018-06-30T02:32:45.025-07:00Lake Sevan, Armenia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lake Sevan is a must-see place in Armenia. Visitarm.com will arrange amazing tours for you in Armenia that you'll have the chance to enjoy this magnificent beauty.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-62591560577719085262018-02-19T05:08:00.003-08:002018-02-19T05:08:33.870-08:00The new face of VisitArm.com<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yes, everything is changing over the time, so is <b><a href="http://visitarm.com/">VisitArm.com</a></b>. The current market circumstances dictate their own rules, and it is becoming more than important to follow those new rules. "Change or die" - this is the motto of the modern era.<br />
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Those travel websites that have a focus on the Armenian travel market only, suffer from more than ever fierce competition coming from the international big players that are offering online hotel bookings and other related services. Acknowledging the fact that it is extremely hard to fight for hotel bookings in the Armenian hotels, VisitArm.com has moved from a "Armenian Hotel Reservation Center" concept to "Tour and travel management center" for not only Armenia, but also neighboring Georgia and Iran.<br />
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Tours in <a href="http://visitarm.com/armenia/tours" target="_blank"><b>Armenia</b></a>, <a href="http://visitarm.com/georgia/tours" target="_blank"><b>Georgia </b></a>and <a href="http://visitarm.com/iran/tours" target="_blank"><b>Iran </b></a>- this is the new major direction for VisitArm.com's future development.<br />
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Armenia is not enough for modern-day tourists. Now greater popularity are gaining tours that have regional coverage like Armenia and Georgia, or Armenia and Iran, or Georgia, Armenia and Iran. The tours may become more extensive and interesting than just a tour within the limits of Armenia or Georgia.<br />
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The group tours to Armenia and Georgia become very attractive because they give a chance to explore both Armenia and Georgia in a more affordable way.<br />
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The rich cultural heritage of Armenia and Georgia, and the hidden magnificence of Iran, make these countries newly emerging destinations that are yet to amaze and fascinate travelers coming from Russia, Europe and other parts of the world.<br />
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The professional team of Visitarm.com is here to help you and your family and the company of friends enjoy fantastic trips to the mystic countries of the Caucasus and Iran.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-76987284671215789282015-05-17T13:00:00.001-07:002015-05-17T13:00:04.778-07:00What to do in Yerevan if you are on tight budget<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A couple of days ago I came up with an article that listed the places where it is possible to dine and stay when you are on a tight budget, like #backpackers from the USA or Europe. Yerevan, Armenia, was on that list. The author of the article is right: in Yerevan you can stay in a decent hostel and dine or have breakfast at very affordable prices. As per rough calculations it is possible to live in Yerevan with around 30 USD per day inclusive of all the meals and the accommodations.<br />
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In Yerevan, Armenia, there is a great choice for affordable accommodations, like some listed on visitarm.com. Recently more and more furnished apartments in downtown Yerevan are becoming available to host short and long term visitors from abroad. Smaller <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-apartments-for-rent" target="_blank">Yerevan apartments</a> start from 20 USD daily, while bigger apartments cost significantly more. Even if they cost more, for the same space and conveniences they are much more cheaper than their equivalents in <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-hotels" target="_blank">Yerevan hotels</a>. Presently there are many newly built apartment blocks in Yerevan city-center. These building have modern fire security systems installed from the beginning, the entrances, elevators are clean and safe. Some of the buildings have security guards sitting next to the entrance and controlling the flow of people in and out of the building. Video surveillance systems add up to the overall increased security of the buildings. Considering all these new trends, these Yerevan apartments in these buildings become direct competitors to modern hotels in Yerevan. The owners of these apartments in Yerevan become more savvy in providing hotel like services, keeping hotel-like cleanliness in their apartments, start to respect business ethics and accept and honor reservations done beforehand by visitors to Armenia. So if you care for decent accommodations only, surely <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-apartments-for-rent" target="_blank">book an apartment in Yerevan</a> and enjoy more space and conveniences. Check these <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/Yerevan-studio-apartment-rent" target="_blank">affordable studio apartments in Yerevan</a> listed in VisitArm.com. If you care for more space, these <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-1bedroom-apartment-rent" target="_blank">1-bedroom apartments for rent in Yerevan</a> will also be OK just for a little bit more money.<br />
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Beside affordable apartments for rent in Yerevan, there are a number of good quality hostels available in downtown Yerevan, where you can comfortably spend your days together with a company of other guests, likely other backpackers exploring Yerevan and Armenia.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-62198526881378585152015-04-14T09:12:00.003-07:002015-04-14T09:12:42.518-07:00Painter's Home VisitArm Apartment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yes, we finally made our mind and took our first apartment in Yerevan for management. Although our website www.visitarm.com is not anymore that strong in google searches with keywords of "yerevan apartments" or "apartments for rent in Yerevan", we decided to use global websites like Booking.com, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5895436">Airbnb.com</a> and <a href="https://www.flipkey.com/yerevan-condo-rentals/p1074874/">Flipkey.com</a> to promote our apartment.<br />
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We are very excited to manage an apartment all by ourselves. So far we used to work with apartment owners in Yerevan and they were responsible for the services and the quality of the apartments. It was not always as smooth as we would like, and sometimes they changed their minds or didn't provide the promised service. Now we are responsible for everything and counting on our experience in hotel management, we hope to provide excellent service to travelers that visit Armenia and look for better alternatives to Yerevan hotels.<br />
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Here is our first apartment in Yerevan that we manage:<a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan/1-bedroom-apartment-abovyan-street" target="_blank"> http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan/1-bedroom-apartment-abovyan-street</a> .<br />
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In our <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-1bedroom-apartment-rent" target="_blank">list of 1-bedroom Yerevan apartments</a> we mark this 1-bedroom apartment for rent as special due to following features:<br />
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<li>The location: Aznavour square in downtown Yerevan is one of the most frequented places for locals and foreigners as there is a beautiful fountain with the signs of zodiac, many restaurants and cafes, and also the splendid Moscow cinema. The apartment is located in the building of Union of Painters, and it frequently houses exhibitions of local and foreign artists. From the apartment you can easily reach Republic Square, Opera house, the Cascade. This is probably the best location in Yerevan. </li>
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The apartment itself: very cozy, bright, in classic style, nothing in excess or not missing. Just like a suite in a high-class hotel. The features that make this Yerevan apartment a good option are: </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-85269535290368884622015-04-06T05:09:00.002-07:002015-04-06T05:10:43.110-07:00Serviced apartments as affordable alternatives to hotels in Yerevan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Every year many <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-hotels" target="_blank">hotels </a>are added to the Yerevan accommodations market. The hotels cater to different segments of the travel market of Yerevan, providing accommodations from 3-star to 5 star and above. This is great to have such a continuous development of the hospitality industry of Armenia. Nevertheless, there are many and many travelers that do not care about having a great variety of morning breakfast or other services that a hotel may offer, like a swimming pool, gym, conference facilities, etc. This is especially true for families traveling to Yerevan for relatively longer period of time. These travelers are looking for <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-apartments-for-rent" target="_blank">serviced apartments in Yerevan</a>, mainly located in Yerevan city-center. Apartments in Yerevan are more affordable to live in compared to hotels. Apartments generally offer much more space that a hotel's standard room may offer. Generally a serviced apartment equals to a nice suite in a good hotel. The suite room in a hotel is quite expensive, practically comparable to an <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-apartments-for-rent" target="_blank">apartment in Yerevan</a> of the similar size. Having breakfast is not a problem, as all the apartments provide all the utensils and conveniences to prepare home-made breakfasts. Even some landlords can come and serve breakfast as per renter's wish, for a small additional per person cost, of course. Free Wi-Fi, which is one of the recent most sought features guests are looking for, are also becoming available in most of the <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-apartments-for-rent" target="_blank">apartments for rent in Yerevan</a>. Serviced apartments range from <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/Yerevan-studio-apartment-rent" target="_blank">studio</a> and <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-1bedroom-apartment-rent" target="_blank">1-bedroom apartments</a> to entire <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-private-house-rent" target="_blank">private houses in Yerevan</a>, Armenia. The demand for services apartments in Yerevan is also growing thanks to many apartment booking websites that currently are available, both local and international (like www.visitarm.com), that offer quality accommodations in every part of Yerevan and fitting any budget. Through these websites it is very easy to book <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-apartments-for-rent" target="_blank">Yerevan apartments</a>, like you would usually do with hotel rooms.<br />
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This developing trend is affecting Yerevan's apartment market. People that own an apartment in the city center tend to rent an apartment in the suburbs of Yerevan for significantly lower rate and rent out their centrally located apartments to tourists arriving in Yerevan. Currently more and more newly built apartments in Yerevan city center, that are expensive and hard to sell, are furnished to give them for rent. They are fashionable, modern, well equipped and furnished, as well as provide sometimes hotel services like laundry, free Wi-Fi, even airport transfers.<br />
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If you are interested in booking a <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/yerevan-apartments-for-rent" target="_blank">nice and affordable apartment in Yerevan</a>, check www.visitarm.com and enjoy your stay in Yerevan. Here you can also <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/rent-a-car-yerevan" target="_blank">rent a car in Yerevan</a> or book a <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/Armenia-private-tours" target="_blank">private sightseeing tour in Armenia</a>.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-89589034026944707222014-11-27T03:14:00.002-08:002014-11-27T03:14:35.047-08:00Paris Hotel Yerevan - A Newly Opened Upscale Hotel in Yerevan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The downtown Yerevan has become richer with one more upscale hotel - <a href="http://www.parishotel.am/" target="_blank">Paris Hotel Yerevan</a>. This beautiful Yerevan hotel although rates itself a 4-star hotel, you still can think it is a 5-star hotel considering the level of features and services it offers. From the very entrance of Paris Hotel Yerevan you are warmly welcomed by the beautiful and smiling faces of the receptionists. the modest, and in the same time welcoming interior of the lobby adds up to the general first nice impression. Warm colors of the wall and the professional approach of the team will quickly create a friendly atmosphere which will stay in your mind long after you've check out the hotel. The kind bellboy will help you with the luggage to your room, give you a basic introduction of your room and wish you a nice stay Paris Hotel Yerevan. The rooms are spacious, bright, with warm colors. The grand bed actually is oversized (214x210 sm), the TV is smart, bathrooms are spacious and well equipped like a modern 5-star hotel. Use the minibar, free Wi-Fi Internet for your pleasure. The Fitness center is at your disposal 24-hours a day, accessible with your room key-card. It is planned to open a business lounge in the hotel that will feature armchairs and sofas, a computer with internet access and a fax-printer-scanner, free beverages and canapes refilled consistently. You wish to dine at your room? no problem, just dial "0" and order a room service. The entire team is getting trained all the time to make sure you get consistent and professional service.<br />
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The slogan of <a href="http://www.parishotel.am/" target="_blank">Paris Hotel Yerevan</a> is "You'll Like It!" and for sure they mean it.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com1Kentron, Yerevan, Armenia40.179725817300188 44.51040029525756840.178209317300187 44.507878795257568 40.181242317300189 44.512921795257569tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-26653436382203666692014-11-22T11:35:00.000-08:002014-11-22T11:39:21.220-08:00Vanadzor in brief<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.visitarm.com/vanadzor/about-vanadzor" target="_blank">Vanadzor</a> is the 3rd greatest city in Armenia, located in Lori region. Although it severely suffered from the strong earthquake back in 1988, it is now a lively city and home to many artists, painters, rock bands, writers. Vanadzor once used to be famous for its extremely hazardous chemical industry, which was poisoning the environment and the air of the city. Luckily or unluckily after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the earthquake, the factory was shut, which eventually left a lot of unemployed people to breath cleaner air. The city is located in a long gorge that makes the city narrow and very long. High mountains, covered with dense woods once upon a time, surround Vanadzor. In the proximity of Vanadzor still woods are visible that create beautiful scenes. Vanadzor is currently considered a resort destination with a lot of hotels in the city and close to the city. Most of the <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/vanadzor-hotels" target="_blank">hotels in Vanadzor</a> are built recently, provide with decent accommodations at quite fair rates. One of such hotels is the <a href="http://www.visitarm.com/vanadzor/tezh-ler-resort-vanadzor" target="_blank">Tej Ler Hotel and Resort</a> close to Vanadzor. If you need to visit Vanadzor, just let VisitArm.com team arrange transport and accommodations for you.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-48591822151542614522013-10-09T04:28:00.001-07:002013-10-09T04:28:19.003-07:00Ֆրանկֆուրտում բացվել է աշխարհում գրքի ամենախոշոր տոնավաճառը - Լուրեր Հայաստանից | Թերթ.am<a href="http://www.tert.am/am/news/2013/10/09/frankfurt-bookfair/#.UlU9fwdMCSo.blogger">Ֆրանկֆուրտում բացվել է աշխարհում գրքի ամենախոշոր տոնավաճառը - Լուրեր Հայաստանից | Թերթ.am</a><br />
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տեսնես 2012թ-ի գրքի մայրաքաղաքից գնացող եղե՞լ էAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-46720456269975066022013-09-13T04:08:00.001-07:002013-09-13T04:08:30.712-07:00Armenia Hotel Reservation Center<a href="http://visitarm.com/#sthash.oGejSVqJ.cmfs">Armenia Hotel Reservation Center</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-44156328028275019692013-05-26T12:43:00.001-07:002013-05-26T12:46:03.456-07:00Էրեբունու ամրոց<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Արին-Բերդ անմատչելի բլրի վրա կառուցված Էրեբունի ամրոցից Երևանին նայելիս միանգամից մոռանում ես, թե քանի աստիճան ես հաղթահարել այստեղ կանգնելու համար: Վերևում օդը դառնում է ավելի մաքուր, լիաթոք շնչում ես ու հասկանում, որ իզուր չէր Արգիշտին հենց այս վայրը ընտրել իր ամրոցի համար: Ամրոցի շուրջ քայլելու ընթացքում մի կողմում տեսնում ես պարիսպներ, մյուս կողմում շարունակում է տարածվել Երևանը:<br />
Հնում ամրոցի մուտքը գտնվել է հարավային մասում, որտեղից աստիճաններով հնարավոր է եղել հասնել ամրոցի հրապարակ: Հրապարակից դեպի արևմուտք գտնվում է կրոնական մասը, որտեղ եղել է Վանի թագավորության գերագույն աստված Խալդիի տաճարը` սյունազարդ դահլիճով և աշտարակաձև շինությունով: Աշտարակաձև շինությունը չի պահպանվել, բայց տասներկու փայտե սյուների վրա հենված դահլիճը կա մինչ օրս: Դահլիճի պատերը զարդարված են տարբեր գույնի գեղեցիկ որմնանկարներով:<br />
Հրապարակից հյուսիս գտնվում են պալատական շինություններն ու սենյակները: Սենյակներից շատերում պահպանվել են որմնանկարներ, նաև մեծ գամերից մնացած անցքեր, որոնք օգտագործում էին գորգեր կախելու համար: Այս հատվածում է գտնվում նաև Արգիշտի Ա արքայի սենյակը, որտեղ առանձնանալն իսկական հաճույք է պատմություն սիրող մարդու համար: Եվ ընդհանրապես, ո՞վ չէր ցանկանա գոնե մեկ անգամ հայտնվել արքայի սենյակում, տեսնել այն պատերը, որոնց հարվածել է արքան զայրույթի պահին, զգալ այն, ինչ զգում էին մարդիկ, որոնք հրավիրվում էին արքայի սենյակ:<br />
Սյունազարդ բակից կարելի է անցնել սյունազարդ նեղ սրահով, որից հետո մտնում ես շքադահլիճ, որին կից գտնվում են հինգ հաղորդակցվող սենյակներ: Պալատական հատվածի արևմտյան մասում կառուցված է եղել Իվարշա աստծուն նվիրված տաճարը:<br />
Դուրս ես գալիս պալատական հատվածից, իջնում ես ներքև ու նորից նայում ես բացվող տեսարանին: Ու համոզվում ես, որ իզուր չէր Արգիշտին ընտրել հենց այս անառիկ բլուրը:<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-28653994184970444422013-05-19T23:42:00.002-07:002013-05-19T23:45:11.712-07:00Jermuk - a Piece of Paradise Found in Armenia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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by picturesque mountains, majestic waterfalls and divine nature, Jermuk is the
best place for those who seek for an unforgettably active and
healthy rest close to the divine nature. Situated in the southern Armenian province of Vayots Dzor, Jermuk
is popular as a spa town. If you have traveled a long way, need a real rest
away from the polluted air and noise of the big cities, or are passionate and
curious about new methods of mineral water cure, then, no doubt, Jermuk is what
you need. With the unique high quality of its mineral water Jermuk is
considered town number one in Armenia with the best cure procedures and health
treatment methods. Here you can taste mineral water at different temperatures
and even visit famous Jermuk Group factory. While your
stay in Jermuk, it is a must to take the advantage and visit cultural and
historical monuments, among them being</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span lang="RU" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Noravank, Areni, Gndevank,
Surb Khach, Tatev Monastery, Shaki waterfalls and Zorats Karer (Karahunj) in
Syunik. The beautiful panorama of the town can be admired by breath-taking
ropeway which will take you high up into the sky to appreciate the scenery of
Armenian nature. At the last stop of the Ropeway is constructed a special area for
riding sledges so that winter sports lovers can really enjoy their holidays in
wonderful town of Jermuk.</span><span lang="RU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunny days, pure and fresh air, healing waters and
wild climate will make your stay unforgettable with a desire to return once
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<a href="http://visitgeo.com"></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-13336462469150198942011-02-23T06:14:00.001-08:002011-02-23T06:26:43.978-08:00All Seasons Are Beautiful in Tsaghkadzor!I am Armenian and have lived most of my life in Armenia. In the course of my life it happened that I paid some visits to Tsaghkadzor. Then it was very lovely because there were dense woods and high mountains. All these together make a very beautiful composition! I try to recall my impressions when I first saw Tsakhkadzor and try to compare them with my impressions now, when I am working in Tsaghkadzor.<br /><br />I adore Tsaghkadzor! I assumed my job as hotel manager in Tsaghkadzor in summer of 2010, when all the nature was blossoming and was deep green and the sky was deep blue! From the balcony of the hotel I used to enjoy the opening view and breathe the crystal clear mountain air that is very rich with oxygen. It was so beautiful then that I enjoy every single day of my work in Tsaghkadzor. <br /><br />... to be continued...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-43150110616939792492009-12-20T23:25:00.001-08:002009-12-20T23:25:57.950-08:00CHRISTMAS IN YEREVAN2010 is approaching and all the streets are being decorated with snowflake-like neon lights, brunches of green furs and Christmas trees. The New Year craze is awaited in a couple of days, when everybody will rush to the supermarkets to buy the biggest swine leg, nuts and raisins, chocolates and everything else at double or triple prices of those on regular times. It's the same story every year: the celebration of the biggest holiday of the year is taking a big chunk out of the total savings of an ordinary Armenian family.<br /><br />Resort areas of Armenia like Tsaghkadzor and Jermuk are sold out since September! The rates in hotels in those regions are sky-rocketing on New Year holidays. Sometimes you can't believe that the global crisis is plaguing the Earth. Those, that didn't guess to book a super-expensive holiday in Tsaghkadzor, have the option to stay in Yerevan and enjoy a one-night party in a fashionable hotel or restaurant. If you have a full pocket, you can enjoy your New Year Eve party in the company of big starlets of Armenia by paying roughly around 300 USD per person. Of course you wouldn't go to the party alone unless you are a sworn lonely wolf and enjoy yourself alone. Otherwise at least 600 USD will be thrown to the wind. Let's hope that at least vodka is going to flow for free on the tables. Don't think it is possible for a normal man to rejoice after losing that many greenbacks in a second and staying sober. <br /><br />Usually hotels in Yerevan are empty on those days and offering big discounts on rooms to allure those, who may feel it is a good idea to open eyes in a splendid bed in a nice hotel in the first morning of the year after a crazy party. The foreigners are leaving for their homes, while many Yerevanians prefer to stay away of Yerevan or just party somewhere. <br /><br />With regards to hotels in Yerevan, Visitarm.com, Visitarm Armenian Hotel Reservation Center will provide with info about the special promos available at Yerevan hotels. Golden Tulip Hotel Yerevan has a special Christmas menu available in its splendid Rossini Restaurant, which you can check at http://www.visitarm.com/yerevanhotel/Promo.html . As for other hotels, please check http://www.visitarm.com/ for more info.<br /><br />Congress hotel in Yerevan is also offering great special rates for New Year period. Please check the link http://www.visitarm.com/congress/congress-hotel.html should you be thinking of spending your holidays there.<br /><br />Just after the 31st of December, all the entertainment establishments are closed for a couple of days - no shops, no restaurants are open. Just everybody is drunk and visiting friends and relatives to wish them a Happy New Year and Merry upcoming Christmas. Christmas will be on the 6th of January, unlike the Catholic calendar. <br /><br />It is a great time in Yerevan these days! The Christmas tree is already erected in Republic Square, the decoration works are about to finish, the streets are becoming lighter and lighter in the evenings. The usual winter fog is still delaying its attack on Yerevan, so warmer and clear weather unusual for these days guarantee an enjoyable holiday celebration in Yerevan. <br /><br />Come and enjoy a memorable Christmas in Yerevan this year!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-75213398809523801472009-03-30T12:45:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:46:21.401-07:00Will Turkey open border with Armenia after U.S. President’s visit?/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkey pledged to open the border with Armenia within a month, Hurriyet quoted a European Commission representative as saying.<br /><br />“Ankara is awaiting U.S. President Barack Obama to arrive. The Turkish-Armenian border will be opened in April. We are hopeful for normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan as well. Establishment of peace in the region is in the interests of Europe,” the source said on condition of anonymity.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-63483168305343009642009-03-30T12:43:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:44:57.893-07:00GERMAN FAMOUS SOCIOLOGIST TILLMAN ALERT ARRIVES IN ARMENIAFamous German sociologist Doctor Tillman Alert, as Panorama.am sources report, is going to visit Armenia on 31 May. Panorama.am did not manage to find out the mission of Doctor’s visit but one thing is obvious – Doctor’s mission varies from its previous ones. Once the German sociologist visited Armenia to have some lectures but this time Mr. Alert is looking for some materials for his current surveys.<br />Tillman Alert is a sociologist and professor from J.W. Goethe University. He is the author of various surveys and scientific works.<br />Doctor Alert is also famous for his great interest towards Armenian oriented topics, such as Armenia as a partner of Europe, Armenian culture, Armenian art, Armenians. The German professor has also discussed Armenian Genocide in his works.<br /><br />Source: Panorama.amAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-50913564535643593682009-03-28T06:29:00.000-07:002009-03-28T06:30:08.580-07:00Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany to visit ArmeniaMinister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Gernot Erler will visit Armenia March 29-31 accompanied by the Chairman of the Germany-South Caucasus Parliamentary Group of the German Bundestag, MP Steffen Reiche.During the visit Gernot Erler is expected to have meetings with the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, Chairman of the National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan, Vice-Speaker of the National Assembly and Chairwoman of the Armenian-German Deputy Group Arevik Petrosyan and Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.<br /> <br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>! Reproduction on full or in part is prohibited without reference to Public Radio of Armenia</em></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-10611234696353753022009-03-28T06:28:00.000-07:002009-03-28T06:33:29.429-07:00Gyumri has preserved the aura and architecture of the 19th centuryGyumri, Armenia - The devastating earthquakes of October 22, 1926, and December 7, 1988, which claimed the lives of about 750 and 17,500 residents of Gyumri respectively, ruined most of the city's buildings except those built during the czarist era - from the second half of the 19th century to the 1920s. When you walk through the central streets of Gyumri, you feel the aura of the 19th century and become fascinated by the city's architecture. That city, however is not present-day Gyumri, it is Alexandrapol, a city which in its day used to be the second richest, most beautiful and attractive city after Tbilisi.<br />At the beginning of the 19th century, present-day Gyumri was just a village named Kumayri. However, after a dozen years it became one of the most important railway junctions in the Caucasus. In 1837 Russian Czar Nicolai I visited Kumayri and in honor of his wife, Alexandra Fiodorovna, renamed Kumayri, Alexandrapol. Three years later in 1840 Alexandrapol received the status of a city.<br />In order to learn the history of today's Gyumri and feel the breath of former Alexandrapol, the available volumes of history books and ethnography are not enough. A visit to the museum of the Dzitoghtsians, which is in the center of the city, in old Kumayri, is a must. In general, Gyumri is very rich with museums. I always try to avoid using the ambitious phrase "open-air museum," regardless of which country or city and site it may refer to. However, when it refers to Gyumri's center, where 100-150-year-old architecturally valuable buildings, villas, museums, churches, and other structures with black, sometimes black-and-yellowish stones, are located, the phrase "open-air museum" can be used.<br />There are three house-museums in the center of the city, on Varpetats Street: Armenian writer Avetik Isahakian's, Hovhannes Shiraz's, and actor Mher Mkrtchian's, who is loved by Armenians throughout the world. The crafts museum of the Aslamazian sisters is located a short distance away. However, the most famous museums, where diasporans and tourists to Gyumri visit, are without a doubt that of the Dzitoghtsians and sculptor Merkurov.<br />The museum of the Dzitoghtsians<br />The Dzitoghtsians Museum or the museum of national architecture and urban life of Gyumri was constructed in 1872. The house that is the museum today used to belong to one of the wealthiest people in Gyumri, Petros Dzitoghtsian. I toured the museum with Karine Mkrtchian, one of the employees of the museum.<br />The museum comprises several sections, where belongings of the former owners have been preserved. Here you can get a clear idea of how wealthy Armenians lived 150 years ago, their tastes, preferences, and interests. Their furniture has been preserved in the rooms of the Dzitoghtsians: the piano and watch brought from Austria 130 years ago, paintings by famous painters brought from Italy and other pieces of furniture brought from Russia and Europe.<br />Alexandrapol was truly considered the city of arts and crafts. Armen Tigranian staged the opera Anush for the first time in Alexandrapol. The instruments on which they played at that time including the bagpipe, kyamancha, shvi, duduk, and tar have been preserved in the museum. Jivani and Sheram, the famous Armenian ashughs (minstrels) of that time sang in Alexandrapol.<br />The arts of jewelers, silversmiths, blacksmiths, lace work, and other crafts were developed in the city.<br />"There were two beer factories in Alexandrapol. One belonged to the Dzaghikians and was constructed in 1881 and the second, which opened sometime later, belonged to Mkrtich Dzitoghtsian, who was Petros Dzitoghtsian's brother. He sent his son to Munich, where he learned the art of making beer. The beer produced in Alenxandrapol was in demand not only in Armenia and the Caucasus, but also outside its borders," explains Karine Mkrtchian.<br />In the Dzitoghtsians museum you feel that you are in the 19th century, the time when Alexandrapol was the richest Armenian city. At that time Eastern Armenia, which was a part of czarist Russia, only had six cities: the richest and the most important one was Alexandrapol, then came Yerevan, New Bayazet (today's Gavar), Goris, Shushi, and Kars.<br />In the 1920s the Dzitoghtsians left their house and moved to the Crimea and from there to France. There are no other details about them and their heirs. In 1984 the house was turned into a museum. However after 1988 it was inhabited.<br />Sergey Merkurov's museum<br />Sergey Merkurov's museum is next to the Dzitoghtsians museum. Director Arshak Manukian says that Merkurov's creations are phenomenal in the development of Armenian sculpture genre. The creation of monumental memorials of renowned people in pre-revolution Russia is linked to him.<br />Sergey Merkurov was Greek by origin. To be more precise, in his own words, which he repeated several times, "I am a Greek Gyumretsi [resident of Gyumri] or a Greek-Armenian Gyumretsi." Decades after moving from Alexandrapol, not only did he not forget Armenian, which was like a native language to him, but he always talked and like all residents of Gyumri, joked in the Gyumri dialect.<br />The Merkurovs, their true surname Merkuridi, moved to Alexandrapol in the mid-19th century, along with another 100 Greek families. Merkurov's grandfather was a trader who had shops in Kars, Tbilisi. and Baku, as well as baths in Alexandrapol. The Merkurovs were among the wealthiest families of the city.<br />The future sculptor lived and studied in Alexandrapol till the age of 15, then moved to Tbilisi and studied and worked in Zurich, Munich, Paris, Moscow, and many other cities. He studied philosophy and, apart from Armenian, he was also fluent in English, Russian, German, and French.<br />"Merkurov was a sculptor and monument maker. His huge sculptures were placed in the open air in squares. When we opened this museum we had some difficulties since we could not move some of those sculptures here. Merkurov is famous for being a master of death masks. In the pre-Soviet and Soviet period Merkurov was the most famous death-mask-maker," recounts Manukian.<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">by </span></em><a href="http://www.blogger.com/index.cfm?objectID=7E0077EA-3FF0-B52C-2BF13117A9230359"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Tatul Hakobyan</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Published: Friday March 27, 2009</span></em>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-57102066833805456552009-03-28T06:26:00.000-07:002009-03-28T06:28:11.768-07:00Turkey and Armenia Relations Continue to Warm as Deal to Reopen Border Inches Forward<span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 6 Issue: 59<br />March 27, 2009 12:58 PM Age: 20 hrs<br />Category: Eurasia Daily Monitor, Turkey, Armenia, Home Page, Foreign Policy<br />By: </em></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/articles-by-author/?no_cache=1&tx_cablanttnewsstaffrelation_pi1%5Bauthor%5D=480"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Emrullah Uslu</em></span></a><br /><br />On March 17, Congressmen Adam Schiff, George Radanovich and Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairmen Frank Pallone and Mark Kirk introduced a resolution to the U.S. House of Representatives co-sponsored by over 70 House colleagues to recognize the Armenian "genocide" of 1915. The resolution is identical to the one introduced in both the House and Senate in the 110th Congress, which was adopted by the House Foreign Affairs Committee (<a href="http://www.anca.org/" target="_blank">www.anca.org</a>, March 17). The timing of the legislation is especially critical, since President Obama will visit Turkey on April 6-7. Obama promised his American-Armenian supporters during his presidential election campaign that he would recognize the 1915 "genocide," yet his trip to Ankara will seek to improve U.S. relations with Turkey after the difficulties experienced in recent years.<br />Moreover, this comes at a time when Turkey and Armenia have finally found a way to talk directly, which could yield positive results after the "soccer match diplomacy" that began when Turkey's President Abdullah Gul visited Armenia to watch the Turkish and Armenian national soccer teams play (Cihan Haber Ajansi, September 5, 2008). Since then, Turkish and Armenian diplomats have agreed on a successful strategy to improve their bilateral relations. In fact, political observers expect that the rapprochement might precipitate the reopening of the Turkish-Armenian border, as early as April (EDM, February 10).<br />The debate surrounding Turkey's border policy was sparked after Republican People's Party (CHP) parliamentarian Sukru Electag claimed that "some Justice and Development Party (AKP) parliamentarians during their visit to Washington in February 2009 stated that the AKP will open the border after the local election in March 29" (Sabah, March 15). Despite the denials by AKP deputies regarding these claims, following a recent visit to Washington one AKP deputy said, "Turkey and Armenia are very close to a deal to open embassies in Ankara and Yerevan and it is very likely that the Turkey-Armenia border will be opened soon if the third parties do not harm the process" (EDM, February 10). In addition, the Chairman of the CHP, Deniz Baykal complained about the AKP's methods in seeking to solve the Armenian problem. Baykal has accused the AKP of failing to consult the CHP "we learn the latest developments from the U.S. officials" (Radikal, March 17).<br />Diplomatic traffic between Washington, Ankara, and Yerevan has reportedly prepared the way for positive developments ahead of Obama's visit to Turkey. Ankara has intensified its diplomacy with Yerevan in order to improve relations with Armenia before Obama's arrival (Cumhuriyet, March 11). It seems that Washington has also been involved in this process and that it has produced positive results. Armenia's President Serj Sarkisyan and the U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton recently held a telephone conversation in which they discussed developments between Turkey and Armenia (Milliyet, March 18). Yet, it appears that the supporters of the "genocide" resolution do not share the concerns of the U.S. State Department. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that Obama's visit does not change the fact that "there was an Armenian genocide, and there are those of us in Congress who will continue to make that point" (Reuters, March 17).<br />The trend towards greater economic cooperation has complemented these political developments. For instance, indirect trade between Turkey and Armenia has increased from $30 million in 1997 to approximately $130 million in 2005 (<a href="http://www.tabdc.org/" target="_blank">www.tabdc.org</a>, March 13, 2005). Turkish and Armenian businessmen have been actively searching for alternative ways to develop better relations and in 2008 Turkish and Armenian cheese makers jointly produced a new brand (Milliyet, May 24, 2008). Furthermore, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan revealed that 40,000 Armenian citizens live and work in Turkey illegally and he has authorized their continued residence (CNNTurkey, January 28). The Armenian Energy Ministry also revealed that it has updated its infrastructure facilitating electricity sales to Turkey based on an agreement that was signed during Gul's visit to Yerevan last September. Armenia will initially sell 1.5 billion kwh of its electricity and this will be increased in the future to 3.5 billion kwh (Cumhuriyet, March 17).<br />Arguably, Turkey and Armenia have never had such close relations. Thus, Turkey does not want this process jeopardized by the U.S. Congress. Ambassador Ahmet Davutoglu, chief adviser to Prime Minister Erdogan, said he was confident that the U.S. administration would not allow the Armenian genocide issue to derail the positive climate in Turkish-U.S. and Turkish-Armenian relations. "All of these things could be debated from a historical perspective, but it should not hijack the strategic vision of Turkish-American relations or Turkish-Armenian relations" (Today's Zaman, March 21).<br />Turkey has one clear objective, despite these constructive developments: convincing Azerbaijan about its steps towards Armenia. It appears that in every move made by Ankara it informs Baku about its initiatives. For instance, five days after Gul's visit to Yerevan, he went to Baku to discuss his visit to Armenia (Hurriyet, September 10, 2008). Turkey's Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and his Azeri counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov, liaise closely on the subject (EDM, February 10). However, it remains to be seen whether the Azeris will actually accept Turkey's policy shift towards Armenia.<br />Turkey's rapprochement with Armenia will not end the issue of the Armenian genocide claims. Turkish lobbyists have initiated new programs in various universities, aimed at producing academic work to turn the "lost" debate in their favor. Such an approach could engender a lively debate about the issue. However, because of the questionable scholarly attitudes, strategies, and shadowy relations with the Turkish establishment, academics involved in this effort to produce a "scholarly" presentation of the Turkish viewpoint might undermine their cause.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952329179673739738.post-10925014791233158822009-03-28T06:15:00.000-07:002009-03-28T06:17:48.378-07:00Travel to Armenia - Episode 169The Amateur Traveler talks to David Dougherty about his recent trip to the small country of Armenia. David speaks about the sight of the Ararat frame (just above the border in Turkey), of the monasteries and the churches, mounting the packed buses of monospace (marshrutkas), meeting people of the country with a shared interest, food, the legends and part of the history (the Armenian genocide).<br />to click here to download (the mp3)to click here to download (increased iTunes)<br />NewsNews of voyage - sick boat, 2008 surer for air transports, new rules of visa of the USA<br />At least 340 made sick on the boat of cruising to Brazil2008 were one of the surest years on the disc for air transports<br />To show the notesMoney:$1.00=about 300 AMD (Armenian drachmas). Money is easily converted in some supermarkets and travel agencies (in either direction). Most of the time a saving in money comptant-seulement unless to and dear department stores and restauraunts with Yerevan. David says “I had no trouble carrying cash around. I hid it and there is no crime of street to speak about.”Health:The medicine of malaria (chloroquine) sometimes recommended late arise-fall while visiting the sector from valley from Ararat (Khor including Virap). From what David heard locally, it’s probably only necessary if visiting the Armash fish ponds, or if staying overnight in the summer. The occasional visitors really do not need him.To be careful drinkable local tap water, otherwise aucuns special concern.Emboutage:Usually 10%. Some restaurants add the service to the bill, although they won’t always tell you. If you see % in bottom of the first page of the menu, it is what means usually that.Tax and of service:The starting tax of 10.000 AMD to the airport which you do not know until you held with control and the customs raye (and you must pay this front, naturally! The wages at the office of exchange of money and they will give you a receipt. E-visas available if you fly into Zvartnots airport only.You can apply for an Electronic visa at the Armenia foreign ministry and follow link for E-visa.Accomodation:“In Yerevan I stayed at the Envoy Hostel, which was great, in the center and reasonable. A lunch of bread and orange marmelade included. Guests may use communal kitchen. They can arrange a van of the airport (I recommend this).The large hotels are available to Yerevan and perhaps some more big cities (but to be very expensive). Homestays are available, and can be requested with dinner (highly recommended to do). Cooking at the house in Arm�nie tends to being well better than a restaurant. Pay as you get off. Wages as you go down. You can join tours on the spot if you wish. You can join excursions on the spot if you wish. They do Armenian, Russian, and English language by default without any further notice. They make Armenian English, Russian, and by defect without any other preliminary communication. The exhibits are rather bizarre, but interestingState Museum of Armenian History (on Republic Square)National Art Gallery (on Republic Square).Cascade - outdoor sculptures on a hill with a view of Mt. The exposed objects are rather odd, but interestingMuseum of state of the Armenian history (on the place of Republic)National art gallery (on the place of Republic).Cascade - external sculptures on a hill with a sight of MT. They are not used to tourists, but they certainly deserve more. They are not employed with the tourists, but they deserve certainly more. This happened to David at the Genocide Memorial. This arrived at David at the memorial of genocide. I found a 10-lesson cd course by Pimsleur for Armenian, which is good for the basics. I found run Cd of 10 lessons by Pimsleur for the Armenian, which is good for the foundations. West Armenian is spoken by diaspora Armenians who lived in Lebanon, Turkey, etc. In the west the Armenian is spoken by the Armenians about Diaspora are which lived in Lebanon, in Turkey, Armenian etc in the east what they now speak in Republic Of Armenia.”For current events and news in English control Groong outside - the Armenian network of news.To obtain in mood for your voyage, to listen to a radio station on line with the Armenian pop music (requires the flash).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502216519043445202noreply@blogger.com0