My Impact
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Personal Stories08.07.2026The triumphant journey of the “Symphonic Folk: The Epic Sound of Armenia” concert by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and music producer Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) continues. The music, which was first premiered in July 2025, has become, for many, a reminder of the Armenian people's genetic code, and for others, an anthem of returning to their roots. In a short period of time, Symphonic Folk has become not only a highly successful concert eagerly awaited by audiences around the world, but also the beginning of a new chapter in Serouj's relationship with his homeland, Armenia. -
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Personal Stories16.04.2026Scrolling through Instagram, you have most likely “come across” my new heroine and the world of her illustrated images, through which she expresses her boundless love for Armenia, its nature, and its people. Behind the soulful images of A of Art is Anais Zadikian, in love with her Homeland. This is how her Instagram page introduces her. Anais was born in Brazil and moved to Armenia in 2019 following her older and younger sisters: “We always had a dream to live in Armenia, but we never thought it would come true. Our life is both real and feels like a dream.” -
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Impact Makers30.04.20252 minBorn and raised in California, Dr. Shant Shekherdimian’s connection to Armenia began in 1997 during his first visit to Armenia. What started as curiosity evolved into commitment, and eventually, into a life deeply intertwined with Armenia’s future. Today Shant is a pediatric surgeon with a background in public health but in 2005, he and his friends chose to spend a summer teaching English in the village of Martuni. It was “a life-changing experience to be immersed in the village life.” Dr. Shekherdimian has found a way to consistently return to Armenia and has since repatriated, though still maintains his practice in California. As a professional, he has been embedded in the Ministry of Health as an advisor, working alongside government officials with a seat at the policy-making table since 2019. And yet still sees his role not as a savior, but as a student—learning, listening, and gradually contributing to a more sustainable healthcare infrastructure. -
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Impact Makers10.03.20252 min readIt's inspiring to see people who graduate from the University of Life and do as well as Vatché Yergatian has done, it’s even more inspiring to see them want to lend their talents and wisdom to Armenia. -
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Impact Makers31.01.20257 min readJust a few months ago, Triclub Yerevan celebrated its 10th anniversary. This club, which trains triathletes and promotes an active lifestyle, was founded by Vaagn Toukharian, who got into sports – specifically triathlon – during his years in the US. -
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Impact Makers30.12.20244 min readArarat Mambreyan, inspired by the repatriation of many of his relatives, friends and fellow athletes, decided to follow his dream of helping young Armenian players reach their football goals. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=9046a64f1a01ec01acbee6bfd0f93d6c "The Revival of Sailing in Armenia: The Story of Artashes Dadyan")
Impact Makers26.08.20248 min readImagine Armenia as a hub of sailing – a concept that once seemed purely fictional. -
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Impact Makers20.08.20245 min readHayk Ayrapetyan and David Mikaelyan lived in Moscow for thirty years and had plenty of opportunities to meet; however, it was in Armenia that they finally crossed paths. -
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Personal Stories14.08.20246 min readAt this summer’s Golden Apricot International Film Festival in Yerevan, the traditional red carpet was replaced with unique designs created by Armenian artist Davit Kochunts. -
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Impact Makers15.07.202413 min readPerhaps it is not an exaggeration to say that our hero is one of the most popular repatriates in Armenia, and also one of the youngest. -
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Personal Stories24.06.20246 min readIn recent years, Gyumri has taken the direction of progress: the architectural appearance of the city, both national and gastronomic, has changed, and innovations have appeared in the city’s infrastructure. Repatriates, often the ones with Gyumri roots, made a big contribution to all this. -
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Impact Makers16.04.20248 min readIt seems that the time has come when the financial and material support of Diaspora compatriots alone is not enough to solve the problems Armenia is facing today, the solution of which may mean a leap forward, while the failure to solve them may mean a decline into a vast abyss. -
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Impact Makers20.02.20242 min readIn the summer of 2021, a small but vibrant community space emerged in the heart of Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). This space, known as Hub Artsakh, quickly became a haven for the youth of Artsakh, fostering creativity, innovation, and community spirit. Under the visionary leadership of Shoushan Keshishian, a repatriate from Lebanon, Hub Artsakh embarked on a remarkable journey, igniting hope and change in the region. -
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Impact Makers17.01.20243 min readIn this land, hospitality is not just a service; it's a way of life where every visitor becomes a part of an extended, warm-hearted family. -
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News12.12.20233 min readOn November 30, 2023, Repat Armenia hosted the latest installment of its ‘Meet & Greet’ series, aimed to introduce the Diaspora and repatriate-led NGOs actively supporting the displaced compatriots from Artsakh.
