YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1902


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


In 1908, the second railway line connected Erivan with Julfa and Persia. 

The emergence of railroad contributed to the economic development of the city.

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1850


In Yerevan the female school was opened on January 2 and named in honour to St. Hripsime.

1971


Yerevan Museum of Modern Art opened on Lenin Avenue (now Mastots avenue).