Ruben Tatevosovich Esayan (November 24, 1946, Yerevan – January 1, 2026, Moscow) — outstanding Armenian and Russian test pilot, Hero of the Russian Federation, whose career spanned civil aviation, extreme…
Ivan Khristoforovich Bagramyan (1897–1982), also known as Hovhannes Khachaturovich Baghramyan, was a Soviet military commander of Armenian descent who rose to the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union. Born…
Hamo Ohanjanyan (1873–1947), born Hamazasp in Akhalkalak, Javakhk (present-day Georgia), was a prominent Armenian physician, revolutionary, and statesman whose life spanned pivotal moments in Armenian history. Receiving his early education…
Ancient Roots and Medieval Predecessors The Armenian dram boasts one of the richest histories among world currencies, with its name deriving from the medieval silver coin known as the dram…
Introduction to the Armenian Diaspora The Armenian Diaspora represents one of the oldest and most widespread diasporas in the world, with communities spanning every continent and numbering over 7 million…
Introduction Armenia’s struggle for independence has been a central theme in its modern history, characterized by punctuated moments of sovereignty and resilience against overwhelming odds. The Armenian independence movements span…
Introduction The Kingdom of Urartu, also known as the Kingdom of Van, was an influential ancient state that thrived in the Armenian Highlands from the 9th to the 6th centuries…
The Coat of Arms of Armenia is one of the most important national symbols, a multi-layered symbol reflecting the thousand-year history, culture, religion and spiritual values of the Armenian people.…