On September 21, the 20th anniversary of the RA Independence was celebrated on which occasion a military parade was held in Republic Square.
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1913
The demonstration flight of the "Blerio" plane was organized in the square, between the rampart and the Orthodox graveyard.
1863
According to the General plan of 1856, the main street was constructed and named Astafyevskaya, after the governor (today, Abovyan Street).