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.
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2011
On July 7, Lyon Park has been opened as a symbol of friendship between Yerevan and Lyon. In 2010-2011 with the support of the City of Lyon, the park was completely renovated.
1826-1828
During the 2nd Russian-Persian war of 1826-1828, in October 1827, General Paskevich captured the Erivan fortress. On February 10, 1828 an agreement was signed in the Iranian village of Turkmenchay, according to which Persia ceded the Erivan and Nakhichevan khanates to Russia Empire.
