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Repat Story
11.07.2025
For the next repatriate story, I traveled to Ijevan to meet Sofia Hakopyan, who settled there with her husband. Leaving the big city and reviving her ancestors' traditions had long been her dream: her interest in beekeeping grew after meeting her husband, who had hives and made honey in his lost homeland of Hadrut.
Running Away from Kindergarten to Get to Yerevan
Sofia left the big city twice: the first move was her parents' choice (something she now appreciates), and the second was her own strong wish.
“I was born in Kyiv. My parents moved there from Yerevan. Returning to Armenia was always part of our lives. My dad said he didn’t start a business there because he knew we’d leave someday. He planned our move when we were still young to make adaptation easier. Before we moved, Dad visited family in Armenia every year, and I was lucky to go three times. I remember once running away from kindergarten in Kyiv. When the teachers caught me and asked where I was going, I said, ‘To Yerevan,’” Sofia begins.
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Repat Story
12.06.2025
Walking through Yerevan or driving around the city, you might notice a young man juggling – he looks like someone from a kind childhood story.
That’s Ezequiel Guiragossian – a juggler, acrobat, and founder of Circo Fractal, who has now been living in Armenia for about a year. Born in Buenos Aires to an Armenian father and Italian mother, Ezequiel had never seriously considered coming to Armenia – until a conversation with his uncle changed everything.
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Repat Story
05.06.2025
You might find this story familiar – recently, Repat Armenia shared how Gayane Bayatyan moved to Armenia from Krasnodar, Russia. Lusine is her sister – and she has been on a similar path. Last September, she made the big move home too, this time through the iGorts program.
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Repat Story
02.06.2025
The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan, continues to delight Armenian (and international) audiences with innovative programs and internationally acclaimed guest performers and conductors. One of the key figures behind these programs is the vibrant and charismatic Tatev With Wings, who joined the team last year through a three-party invitation from iGorts, the Orchestra, and the Keron Development Foundation. Tatev’s experience is so valuable to Armenia that instead of the usual one-year iGorts contract, she was offered a three-year agreement.
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Tips
27.05.2025
Repat Armenia has put together a fantastic selection of summer programs for kids and teens in 2025.
Whether you're living in Armenia or part of the Armenian diaspora, these programs are a great way for your children to explore, learn, and connect with Armenia in fun and meaningful ways.
Got a young artist or tech whiz at home? They can join creative workshops, arts and crafts sessions, or dive into the world of coding at our tech camps.
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Tips
19.05.2025
An Introduction into Armenia’s Favorite Festivals
Armenians love a celebration and there are probably many Armenian traditions and festivals that you have never even heard of. Being a land steeped in ancient traditions - both Christian, and with Pagan origins - Armenia’s festivals offer an insight into the history of the nation.
Prior to adopting Christianity in 301 AD, many Armenian festivals had Pagan roots, often celebrating the cycle of nature, the seasons and fertility. These festivals would involve dancing, feasting and symbolic rituals to ensure prosperity. Following the adoption of Christianity, these festivals were Christianized as opposed to eliminated, ensuring Armenia’s centuries-long traditions were preserved.
Often accompanied by food, music and dance, Armenian festivals preserve Armenian culture and pass down traditions to the next generation. Keep reading to learn about some of Armenia’s most loved festivals that reflect the identity and spirit of the country.
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