Publications
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-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=a43da16ecacf0f88b04064fdf6edca75 "The Essence of Armenian Hospitality: A Cultural Gem Beyond Yerevan")
Engage Armenia17.01.20243 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. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=b3366bb66be94281da52cb39cf7e7f9d "Embrace Every Stone: The Artsakh Diary of Zhenya Yengibaryan")
Personal Stories09.01.20246 min readI was born in Moscow and grew up outside the Armenian community. My father passed away very early when I was very young, my grandfather died long before I was born, and my mother was not Armenian, she was from a family of Polish descendants. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=4055808cc12f999b5f5be4acad40b2f1 "oqni: Empowering Amputees and Redefining Possibilities")
Engage Armenia21.08.20233 min readIn a world filled with challenges, some individuals and organizations rise above adversity to make a lasting impact. One such organization is oqni, a dynamic Armenian-based NGO that has emerged as a beacon of hope for the amputee community. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=b6ab496df40300bc616e160635298777 "A man who found his way home")
Personal Stories14.08.20233 min readI will tell you a story that started back in the 19th century. My great-great-grandfather, Agop, was born in 1859 in the Ottoman Empire, in Constantinople. In the early twentieth century, he fled the Armenian Genocide and found refuge on the other side of the Black Sea in what is now Krasnodar Krai. The next three generations built their lives far away from Armenia, but they always kept the memory of their roots and passed this knowledge on to the young. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=824f5e11e8f51e6e4804b42e25222f1d "Taking Time for Self-Care in Armenia")
Practical Tips10.08.20233 min readIn recent years, Armenia, a land of rich cultural heritage and resilient people, has seen a shift in attitudes towards self-care and personal development. While the traditional mindset viewed self-reflection as a private matter, the country is now embracing the importance of nurturing one's well-being. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=add9ca0e9482a3fbcc05a2c5e64ceb4d "There are no job opportunities in Armenia")
Practical Tips09.08.20236 min readThere are no job opportunities in Armenia. This is, perhaps, the first and most important fear that arises among our compatriots thinking of moving to Armenia. Admittedly, this is the factor that leaves the idea of repatriation as an idea. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=74a17bbe3d8c77fc3b47eccb04c6bcca "The First Repatriation and Integration Center Opens in Yerevan")
Practical Tips04.08.20231 min readArmenia's First Repatriation and Integration Center, a joint initiative of the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation, and Repat Armenia, stands as a beacon of hope for repatriates seeking to reconnect with their ancestral homeland. -
-webp(85)-o(png).webp?token=98762b9b8e8a4d3fc3f9872cc38fecf2 "Hrayr Barsoumian: Building a Future in Armenia")
Personal Stories30.07.20235 min readIn the vibrant landscape of repatriates who have found their way back to Armenia, Hrayr Barsoumian’s journey stands out as a testament to perseverance and dedication. Born into an Armenian family in Lebanon, Hrayr followed his heart and decided to relocate to Armenia five years ago. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=239c889228765a26b305f2de6fe9b66e "Unlocking Armenia: 8 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' Every Repat Should Know")
Practical Tips23.06.20236 min readEmbarking on a journey to repatriate to Armenia is a momentous decision, filled with excitement, challenges, and endless possibilities. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=072e0790d21b25dd639872331f78ded1 "A Soldier in His Own Right")
Personal Stories27.04.20234 min readReturning to the homeland was my sole desire after the war in 2021. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=45d03cfa053ac43181e821cc0d545b06 "Adults need a fairy tale more than children")
Personal Stories08.04.20237 min readI can't say that I 100% understand what will happen in Armenia tomorrow. It may sound overly emotional, but for me to leave now is tantamount to betrayal. So here we are. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=02d05a2b00c5ae4f42f01925773b5e2d "My biggest professional goal is to help Armenia in my knowledge field")
Impact Makers31.03.20236 min readThis time we decided to talk with Dr. Serge Doulian who moved to Armenia from Lebanon in 2021 and opened an endocrinology clinic in Yerevan. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=fde655cb007114389fb997816d2c9e95 "Hayk Vardanyan: get involved in projects in Armenia")
Impact Makers20.03.20236 min readHayk Vardanyan is the founder of Network Nations podcast where he interviews people who contribute to Armenia. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=589e278967ad1b493a2694c49a84b433 "Andranik Togramadzhian: being Armenian is starting with saying that you are Armenian")
Engage Armenia28.02.20234 min readAndranik Togramadzhian moved to Armenia from Russia. Now he is managing two projects: SkyLabs (the first crypto terminals in Armenia) and TunMun.am (the online real estate classifieds platform). -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=e7190c27887ebe6af2119f303a206cf9 "Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora - that’s the only formula for our survival")
Personal Stories14.02.20237 min readMy name is Mary Asatryan, I am a diasporan Armenian from Moscow, Russia and I repatriated to Artsakh in September 2022 via iGorts Program. This was one of the most conscious and determined decisions of mine throughout my whole life.
