YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1936

The town name Erivan, which was its Russian name, was officially replaced with Yerevan.

On August 17, 1936, the Central Executive Council of the USSR decided to replace the previously used name "Erivan" with the name "Yerevan".

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1918

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

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.