According to the General plan of 1856, the main street was constructed and named Astafyevskaya, after the governor (today, Abovyan Street).
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1902
In 1902, the first railway line passed through Erivan, connecting it with Alexandropol (present-day Gyumri) and Tiflis.
1880
Yerevan's first newspaper was "Psak" ("The Wreath"), which was first published on March 15, 1880.
