YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1921


The National Gallery of Armenia was founded in 1921 by the decision of the Government of Soviet Armenia, as one of the five departments of the State Museum - the Art Department. Martiros Saryan was appointed the director of the museum. As the first state museum of Armenia, it was officially opened to visitors on August 14, 1921.


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1971


Start of construction of "Cascade" complex.

2025


The monument titled "La Bohème" dedicated to the French-Armenian singer, chansonnier, composer, poet, writer, actor and public figure Charles Aznavour has been installed at Charles Aznavour Square in Yerevan.