My Way Home
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Practical Tips21.10.20247 min readI first heard of the protagonist of this story a few years ago. During a call, my mom asked, “Do you know Narek Aslikyan?” I searched his name on Facebook and realized I’d seen him around – once at Ayb’s New Year fair with a classmate, and on social media, promoting IT education in Armenia. -
Personal Stories15.10.20247 min readA few years ago, well before healthy lifestyles, good nutrition, and sugar-free snacks became trendy, I was at a co-working space when my table neighbor offered me some sugar-free dried fruits. I discovered they were made by a young man named Artem, sitting at another desk nearby. -
Impact Makers16.09.20246 min readMeet Artur Gasparyan. He is a repatriate from Russia and a standout graduate of the Birthright Armenia program. After moving from Moscow to Armenia post-2018 revolution, Artur quickly became one of the most popular young repatriates thanks to his engaging blog and the launch of the KIDO children’s center in Gyumri. -
Impact Makers03.09.20245 min readIt'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. -
Impact Makers25.07.20246 min readRepatriation and the Restaurant Business: The Story of Anna Sargsyan and Her Path to Regional ChangeI 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. -
Personal Stories30.05.20243 min readCarl'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. -
Personal Stories22.04.20245 min readMathew Zein’s relocation to Armenia with his family is a tale not just of moving to a new country but of finding a place that resonated as home after years of global exploration. Arriving in Armenia with his wife in April 2017, Mathew found what had been elusive elsewhere: a sense of belonging. -
Personal Stories07.03.20243 min readFor Anahide, the decision to move to Armenia was about offering her children what she calls the best of both worlds. She enrolled them in the French school, the Lycée Français Anatole France, to ensure a well-rounded education while also relishing the warmth and nurturing atmosphere of Armenia. -
Personal Stories29.01.20243 min readIn July 2022, Anahide Pilibossian and her husband acted on their resolution to make Armenia their family’s home, leaving behind their lives and thriving careers in the UK. This decision was driven by a desire to provide a warm and family-oriented environment for their children, have a simpler life than what they had in London, and bring their professional skill sets to Armenia. -
18.12.20235 min readGregory Diehl, a business and personal development author, embarked on a journey that led him to the remote village of Kalavan in Armenia. His story is a testament to the power of heritage, personal development, adjusting to the realities of rural Armenia, and the pursuit of a unique way of life.