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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1936


The Children's Railroad was built in the Hrazdan Gorge.

1959


The opening of the David of Sassoun statue (sculptor Yervand Kochar) took place in the square near the railway station.