YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1902


In 1902, the first railway line passed through Erivan, connecting it with Alexandropol (present-day Gyumri) and Tiflis.


In 1908, the second railway line connected Erivan with Julfa and Persia. 

The emergence of railroad contributed to the economic development of the city.

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1956


The building of the current Yerevan railway station was built in 1956, the opening took place on July 22.

1967


A monument to the victims of the Armenian Genocide was built on Tsitsernakaberd Hill.