YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1907


The Shustov & Sons Company set in operation the first power plant on the Hrazdan River.


Electrical wiring was installed on the street where St. Sargis Church was located, at the Market Square and on Astafyevskaya Street.

OTHER

1919


"Yerevan State University" was established.

1679


On June 4, a strong earthquake completely destroyed the town. The Yerevan Fortress was destroyed completely, so were the following churches: Poghos-Petros, Katoghike, Zoravor and the Gethsemane Chapel.