YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1919


"Yerevan State University" was established.


By the decision of the government of the Republic of Armenia and the efforts of politician Sirakan Tigranyan, the "Yerevan State University" was established on May 16, 1919, and professor Yuri Ghambaryan was appointed as the first rector (1919–20).

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1913


The first telephone station began operating. It was operating only for 80 people.

1936


Moscow Cinema was built in the place of St. Poghos-Petros (Paul and Peter) Church.