YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1912-1913

It’s said that the first vehicle appeared in the city. It was brought from Tbilisi. Name of the first driver was Vardan, although in the city he was known as Mashti.


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1860s

The English Park is one of the oldest parks in the city of Yerevan, dating back to the 1860s. It was frequently renovated until World War I, with a major renovation in 1910.

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1863

According to the General plan of 1856, the main street was constructed and named Astafyevskaya, after the governor (today, Abovyan Street).