My Way Home

  • Armenian Code Academy: A New Era of Tech Education in Armenia
    Practical Tips
    21.10.2024
    7 min read
    I 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.
  • Gourmet Lab: A New Signature Trend in the Armenian Market
    Personal Stories
    15.10.2024
    7 min read
    A 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.
  • Homecoming after Years Away
    Personal Stories
    22.09.2024
    5 min read
    “I was born in Yerevan and went to school here until I was 13. Then, my family moved to Odesa, Ukraine, because of my dad’s job. That’s where I graduated from a medical university,” Ani begins.
  • From Repatriate to Change-Maker: Artur Gasparyan and the KIDO Project
    Impact Makers
    16.09.2024
    6 min read
    Meet 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.
  • System Of a Down and the iGorts Program: How to Want to Move Back to the Homeland
    Impact Makers
    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.
  • Repatriation and the Restaurant Business: The Story of Anna Sargsyan and Her Path to Regional Change
    Impact Makers
    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.
  • My Task is to Promote Our Country
    Personal Stories
    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
    Personal Stories
    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.
  • London-born Lawyer Carl Ulbricht Revives Armenian Crafts in Garni
    Personal Stories
    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.
  • Discover Summer Programs for Kids and Youth in Armenia 2024
    Practical 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.
  • I Always Say "Give Armenia Seven Days"
    Personal Stories
    22.04.2024
    5 min read
    Mathew 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.
  • Anahide’s Journey: A New Beginning in Armenia (Part Two)
    Personal Stories
    07.03.2024
    3 min read
    For 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.
  • Anahide’s Journey: Building a Future for Family and Country
    Personal Stories
    29.01.2024
    3 min read
    In 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.
  • The Essence of Armenian Hospitality: A Cultural Gem Beyond Yerevan
    Engage Armenia
    17.01.2024
    3 min read
    In 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.
  • Gregory’s Path to Repatriation and the Challenges Faced in Kalavan
    18.12.2023
    5 min read
    Gregory 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.