YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2023

A Grand Piano Played with Feet: Musical Innovation in Shoghakat Park

A grand piano has found its place in Yerevan's "Shoghakat" park, offering a unique musical experience played with the feet. This creative project materialized through an open tender by the Yerevan Municipality, marking the 120th anniversary of renowned Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian.

Crafted by the robotics company "Hands Do," this interactive addition showcases the intersection of technology and artistic expression. 

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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.

1874

Yerevan's first publishing house opened. It belonged to Zahariya Gevorkyan.