YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1907


The Shustov & Sons Company set in operation the first power plant on the Hrazdan River.


Electrical wiring was installed on the street where St. Sargis Church was located, at the Market Square and on Astafyevskaya Street.

OTHER

1918


On May 28, Yerevan was declared the capital city of the First Independent Republic of Armenia.

1921


On 9 September 1919, the National Assembly of Armenia founded the History Museum of Armenia. The museum opened to visitors on August 20, 1921. Its first director was Yervand Lalayan.