YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2007


On March 23, the "Moscow House" cultural and business center was opened in Yerevan.


The center is a multidisciplinary complex, the purpose of which is a worthy presentation of Russian cultural life in Armenia, in particular Moscow, the creation of a cultural and practical bridge between the two capitals, as well as the restoration, preservation and popularization of the ancient traditions of the Russian language in Armenia.

In the center, visitors have the opportunity to interact with Russian culture and the business world. There are cinemas, concert halls, exhibition halls, conference rooms, libraries, offices, hotels, restaurants and shops.

The center implements various cultural and educational programs, free Russian language courses, various circles, including a lot of work to establish Armenian-Russian cultural and educational ties. Various events are being held.

The center is located on Russia Square, opposite the Yerevan City Hall, on 7 Argishti Street.

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2008


On December 13, the opening of the William Saroyan Monument at the adjacent area of the Mashtots Avenue and Moskovyan Street crossroad took place.

1887


In 1887, Nerses Tairyan started producing cognac in Yerevan.