Articles

  • System Of a Down and the iGorts Program: How to Want to Move Back to the Homeland
    Repat Story
    03.09.2024
    5 min read
    It's quite improbable that this article will ever be read by any member of System Of a Down rock group, but at least to our readers today we’d like to tell about a story of how one single song of ethnic Armenian musicians changed the whole life of one girl, living back then in Moscow.
  • The Revival of Sailing in Armenia: The Story of Artashes Dadyan
    Repat Story
    26.08.2024
    8 min read
    Imagine Armenia as a hub of sailing – a concept that once seemed purely fictional.
  • Hayk and David’s Journey to Make a Difference
    Repat Story
    20.08.2024
    5 min read
    Hayk 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.
  • Hayk Oltaci’s Journey to Revive Armenia’s Carpet Weaving
    Repat Story
    14.08.2024
    6 min read
    At 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.
  • Repatriation and the Restaurant Business: The Story of Anna Sargsyan and Her Path to Regional Change
    Repat Story
    25.07.2024
    6 min read
    I was born in Leninakan, and after graduating from school in 98, my family decided to move to Moscow. I entered the Medical University, then into residency, graduate school, and then defended my PhD thesis.
  • The Ark Named ‘Armenia’: Where to Navigate to Find Safety
    Repat Story
    19.07.2024
    8 min read
    Preparing for a meeting with Samvel Meliksetyan, with a friend with whom we experienced some part of life as diaspora Armenians, I tried to remember what our last meeting was like and what we talked about then.
  • My Task is to Promote Our Country
    Repat Story
    15.07.2024
    13 min read
    Perhaps 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.
  • Professional repatriation: victories for the Motherland and for yourself
    Repat Story
    08.07.2024
    8 min read
    When difficult times began in Russia, Natalia Kazantseva needed to think about changing her place of residence due to closed opportunities for work and her daughter’s tennis career.
  • Sowing good seeds: the story of Zaruhi Karapetyan and café “Nazuk”
    Repat Story
    24.06.2024
    6 min read
    In 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.
  • Culture and education as connecting links in Armenia
    Repat Story
    17.06.2024
    7 min read
    Aram was born in the USA but grew up in the environment of Armenian culture, he has been living in Armenia for several months. Amir was born in Iran, although he spent most of his life in Armenia and carries the Armenian culture within himself as strongly and reverently as Aram, but, unlike him, has no Armenian roots.
  • 6 Ways to Continue Learning as an Adult in Armenia
    Thoughts
    10.06.2024
    3 min read
    Are you ready to reclaim your heritage and shape Armenia's future? The country provides essential learning opportunities for those looking to continue their educational journey, aiding integration and professional and personal growth. In Armenia's fast development, numerous educational programs are designed to maximize the potential of both local and repatriate populations.
  • London-born Lawyer Carl Ulbricht Revives Armenian Crafts in Garni
    Armenian by Choice
    30.05.2024
    3 min read
    Carl's connection with Armenia began unexpectedly during a family holiday in 1988, exploring the historic landscapes of Eastern Turkey—historic Western Armenia. Visiting ancient Armenian sites sparked a fascination that would eventually draw him to Armenia itself.
  • Fear of losing the homeland as a reason for repatriation
    Repat Story
    22.05.2024
    5 min read
    The village of Tsovinar in the Gegharkunik region, Madrid, then transit Yerevan-Madrid-Yerevan, well, and the final point in this long journey of self-discovery, finding one's place and purpose, Azatazen: such is the geography of Nagash Bagdasaryan's return home.
  • Discover Summer Programs for Kids and Youth in Armenia 2024
    Tips
    10.05.2024
    1 min read
    Are you searching for an exciting summer experience for your children? Repat Armenia presents a wide range of summer programs specifically crafted for kids and youth in 2024.
  • #EngageArmenia2024: A Resounding Success Across Europe
    Thoughts
    06.05.2024
    4 min read
    Spanning eight European cities from March 6 to March 13, 2024, the tour successfully brought together Armenians from diverse backgrounds to focus on the future of the homeland, fostering a deep and practical engagement.