YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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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1936

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

1880

Yerevan's first newspaper was "Psak" ("The Wreath"), which was first published on March 15, 1880.