YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

2023

A Grand Piano Played with Feet: Musical Innovation in Shoghakat Park

A grand piano has found its place in Yerevan's "Shoghakat" park, offering a unique musical experience played with the feet. This creative project materialized through an open tender by the Yerevan Municipality, marking the 120th anniversary of renowned Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian.

Crafted by the robotics company "Hands Do," this interactive addition showcases the intersection of technology and artistic expression.

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1906

The first line of the Yerevan horse railroad began started operating, at first along Astafyevskaya (nowadays Abovyan) Street, and later to the railway station.

1843

Coat of arms of the Russian Empire of the city of Erivan with an official description in the Winkler's Armorial.