YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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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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2009


On November 7, the "Cafesjian" Centre for the Arts was opened.

1902


In 1902, the first railway line passed through Erivan, connecting it with Alexandropol (present-day Gyumri) and Tiflis.