YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1863


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


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2020


During the large-scale war unleashed by Azerbaijan in 2020, the capital of Armenia, Yerevan was turned into a rear, providing assistance to the front.

1933


The Opera and Ballet Theater launched with "Almast" opera, by Alexander Spendiarov.