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From Urartian burnished wine jugs to Kochar’s Painting in Space and Kond’s street art, Armenian art is majestic and vital, representing a nation that went through war and peace, repressions and revival.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019a83235615.Group 863.jpg"></figure>The exhibitions at the museums, galleries, and famous Vernissage in Armenia celebrate the Armenian culture's long-lasting legacy and diversity. Colorful and impressive, these collections include manuscripts, textiles, khachkars (cross stones), ceramics and jewellery that mainly attest a Christian world.<h3>Illuminated Manuscripts</h3>The Matenadaran, Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan will impress you with an unmatched collection of ancient books and manuscripts. Today, it houses about 20 000<a href="https://www.facebook.com/agbu.org/videos/10155916388297728/?v=10155916388297728"> illuminated manuscripts</a>. These are handwritten books with painted miniatures and ornaments usually containing precious metals such as gold or silver. The pages were made from the skin of animals, usually calf, sheep, or goat. The Matenadaran's most ancient manuscript is Vehamor Gospel (Our Lady's Evangelium) that dates back to the 8th century.<h4>Msho Charentir</h4>The Matenadaran's greatest treasure is the giant book, Msho Charentir that was created between 1200 and 1203. Mush's Homilies in English, it is the largest manuscript in this series, 55.5 cm wide and 70 cm long, weighing 28 kg.<blockquote>It was kept in Arakelots Monastery, present-day eastern Turkey until 1915. During the Armenian Genocide, two Armenian women saved the manuscript by dividing it into two parts and bringing to Eastern Armenia. It is rich in miniatures whose colors are vibrant as if the ornaments were newly painted.</blockquote><h3>Carpets and rugs</h3>Once saw, always loved.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FE2JKOh29c"> Armenian carpets and rugs</a> hold centuries-long traditions, values and stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.It is difficult to imagine a traditional Armenian home without carpets. Before and now, Armenian carpets are made of high-quality wool and dyed with natural colors (flowers and vordan karmir, a carmine dye from a scale insect). Each region and province has its specific style, design and diverse ornaments that mostly depict the tree of life, flowers, birds and horses.<h4>The world’s oldest rug</h4><blockquote>The oldest surviving knotted carpet is the<a href="https://www.wallswithstories.com/uncategorized/the-pazyryk-carpet-the-story-behind-the-oldest-rug-in-the-world.html"> Pazyryk rug</a>, incredibly excavated in Siberian frozen tombs and now exhibited at the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia. It dates from the 5th to 3rd century BC. Many experts find this square tufted carpet, almost completely intact, to be of distinctly Armenian origin.</blockquote>If you want to take a piece of Armenia home, you can buy a carpet or rug at<a href="https://www.megeriancarpet.am/index.php?route=common/home"> Megerian Carpets</a> or Vernissage, an open-air market in Yerevan. Megerian Carpets offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of Armenian carpet weaving, cuisine and music.<h3>Taraz – Armenian folk costume</h3>Like carpets and rugs, Armenian traditional dresses mirror the vivid and warm colors of Armenia’s nature and symbols and values locals have cherished for centuries.Though these dresses are no longer worn in Armenia, you can visit Vernissage,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Teryan.cultural.centre/"> Teryan Cultural Center</a> and<a href="http://www.marashlyan.am/en/main/"> Photo Atelier Marashlyan</a> to discover the story behind garments and jewellery. There are many variations of a folk costume on the basic styles depending on the area, class identity and fashion. You might even know the marital status of a person by the dress and accessories they wore. A married woman used to wear a ‘tower’, head accessory that was more intricate and covered half her forehead. The first basic materials were wool and cotton, while the majority of the accessories were made of silver.Taraz has developed through the years, and design elements can be found in modern Armenian fashion designer collections.<h3>Armenian artists</h3>Armenian contemporary art often has elements from the illumination of medieval religious manuscripts. Diverse in genres and concepts, these artworks reflect the bright spirit of Armenians and captivating scenery they live and thrive in.To make the most of your time in Armenia, make sure you visit the<a href="http://www.gallery.am/en/"> National Gallery of Armenia</a>, and multiple museums that showcase works by Armenian and foreign artists. Here is a short list of artists you should get to know better during your stay in Armenia:<ol><li>Vardges Surnenyants is officially deemed the founder of historical Armenian painting. His paintings' key themes include Armenian legends and myths, fascinating historical events, characters, and fairy tales.</li><li>Martiros Saryan is one of the notable Armenian painters ever. His masterpieces depict Armenia and its nature with a most vibrant palette.</li><li>Minas Avetisyan’s canvases and frescoes will immerse you into the rural life of Armenians, depicting the true Armenian spirit and charm – colorful, warm and peaceful.</li><li>Arshil Gorky, along with Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning and others is regarded as one of the influential leaders of abstract expressionism.</li><li>Ervand Kochar is a founder of the Painting in Space art movement that combines all the possibilities of painting, graphic and sculpture.</li></ol>Apart from the National Gallery,<a href="https://www.sarian.am/index_eng.html"> Saryan’s</a> and<a href="http://kochar.am/"> Kochar’s</a> museums,<a href="http://parajanovmuseum.am/en/"> Sergei Parajanov Museum</a>, Modern Art Museum and several others, Yerevan is home to a unique collection of modern art exhibited at the<a href="https://www.cmf.am/"> Cafesjian Center for the Arts</a>. The center brings together an impressive variety of artworks by such renowned contemporary artists as Botero, Libenský and Brychtová, Chihuly, Khanjian and others.

Arts and Crafts in Armenia

In recent years Armenia has vigorously accepted the prospects and possibilities of the digital age. Armenia’s intellectual potential puts the country in a prime position to achieve a global tech hub status. TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is a key step in these efforts to integrate state-of-the-art technology with local cultural values to provide free education to young people.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019b09fb0319.Group 906 (4).jpg"></figure>&nbsp;<h3>It all started with a dream</h3>Established in Yerevan in 2011, TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is a non-profit initiative of Sam and Sylva Simonian, a Lebanese Armenian couple who now live in the United States and work in the field of information technology. The Simonians aimed to educate Armenian teens and empower them with 21st-century skills.The center got its name from Tumanyan Park (named after Hovhannes Tumanyan, a prominent Armenian poet) where it is located.<blockquote>The winning formula for non-school education used by TUMO is now exported. The first two international centers opened in Paris and Beirut in 2018, with new centers expected to open in Tirana, Berlin, Tokyo, and Kyiv soon.</blockquote>Today, TUMO has centers in Yerevan, Gyumri, Dilijan, and Stepanakert, with the team planning to add two new locations in the village of Koghb and Masis.<h3>Unrivaled learning experiences</h3>TUMO's teaching approach is highly innovative: it merges tech and art, delivering independent learning activities (e-learning), hands-on workshops, and project labs. From graphic design to animation, film production and game development to programming and 3D modeling, TUMO's curriculum includes 14 major specializations for school-age children. Students develop a variety of transferable skills ranging from creative thinking, teamwork to empathy, and effective communication.Find out more about Computer Science and Information Technology Degree Programs in Armenia.Around 19,000 students currently attend TUMO centers. They have had several opportunities to engage in workshops led by Armenian and foreign experts and business representatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Celebrities and politicians also like to visit TUMO when they are in Yerevan.&nbsp; Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Angela Merkel, Serj Tankian, Goran Bregovic, Charles Aznavour, John Malkovich, and others have been TUMO’s guests. Many delivered master classes and lectures sharing insights on technology and art with students.&nbsp;

TUMO Center: Local Hub, Global Impact

<a href="https://uwcdilijan.org/">UWC Dilijan</a> is 14th among the UWC movement's 18 schools and colleges. A group of investors and entrepreneurs with a shared vision founded the school in 2014, welcoming young people from diverse geographies, cultures and history backgrounds. Now these young people live, study and grow together in the beautiful Dilijan forest on the northeast tip of Armenia.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019b3180450d.Group 879.jpg"></figure><h3>UWC Dilijan brings cultures together</h3>Today, UWC Dilijan is a two-year pre-university school with a community of over 230 students and 400 graduates from 105 countries, 80 staff members and 40 teachers from 15 countries. The school and students have easily got involved in the community and continue to have significant influence in the Tavush region and throughout Armenia.<blockquote>Aligned with the UWC Mission: “To make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future,” UWC Dilijan teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma, one of the most recognized and respected high-school diplomas in the world.</blockquote>Its admissions policy strives to make UWC Dilijan affordable because they want to bring the brilliant students to the school regardless of their financial circumstances.Learn more about bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Armenia.The faculty includes about 40 experts from 15 nations. This is the cornerstone of the school - education that does not recognize nationality or religion.<blockquote>Four generations of alumni from 2016 to 2019 many of whom continue their education at leading universities worldwide – Princeton, Yale, Harvard, Columbia, UCL, Duke, Berkeley, McGill, University of Edinburgh, Minerva School at KGI and more.</blockquote>UWC Dilijan offers students the opportunity to embrace a whole education — robust learning experiences including curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities that help them develop their strengths and reach their potential.<h3>Dilijan is transforming</h3>Dilijan is transforming into an educational and cultural hub in Armenia, where UWC Dilijan has played a crucial role in empowering locals to start their family businesses and contribute to the economic development of the city.Designed with the spirit of creativity and use of the top-notch technology, the UWC Dilijan building has educational and leisure facilities, labs, and separate residential buildings. Tourist companies have added the school to their itineraries, bringing tourists from around the world to enjoy the city’s untouched beauty and lush green surroundings.Dilijan is a truly amazing place to visit. If you want to know what you can see and do there, check this<a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/armenia/articles/the-best-things-to-do-in-dilijan-armenia/"> post</a>.&nbsp;

UWC Dilijan: International School in Armenia

Armenia has hosted several major events that have brought together tens of thousands of participants from across the globe.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019b5090fe35.Group 883.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;<h3>WCIT 2019 and World's First AI Concert</h3>Top technology and business leaders from around the world ascended in Yerevan, Armenia for the 23rd World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2019) on October 6-9, 2019.Focused on the Power of Decentralization: Promise and Peril, this year’s<a href="https://wcit2019.org/"> conference</a> became one of the most comprehensive discussions on technology and its impact on society in the 40-year history of the WCIT, said Yvonne Chiu, Head of WITSA, organizer of WCIT series.<blockquote>Kim Kardashian, Alex Chung, GIPHY CEO, Gary Vaynerchuk, Alexis Ohanian, Founder of Reddit, and IBM, Pixar, Yandex, Ericsson and Boston Consulting Group delegates how tech is changing the environment and our lives, both for the better or the worse.</blockquote>WCIT 2019 included panel sessions on governance, economy and security, democracy, support for creative tech startups and the problems of 'increased' humanity. Arkady Volozh, Yandex Founder and CEO, shared thoughts about the future of transport in mega-cities and drones. Kim Kardashian spoke about her SKIMS lingerie brand and her hopes to move the production to Armenia.Find out more about Engineering and Technology Degree Programs in Armenia.The event opened with the<a href="https://wcit2019.org/news/wcit-2019-held-historic-opening-concert-in-republic-square"> World’s first AI concert</a> on Sunday evening at Yerevan's landmark Republic Square. The orchestra, which included over 100 musicians from all 15 countries that have hosted WCIT during its 40-year history, played under the tutelage of renowned Armenian maestro Sergey Smbatyan. The musicians played classical music composed in real-time by AI technology, derived from the musical DNA of all the 15 countries. A set by the electronic music pioneer Armin Van Buuren completed the show.<h3>Francophonie Congress 2018</h3>A full-fledged member of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) since 2008, Armenia was one of the first non-francophone countries to be granted such an honour as hosting a Francophonie Summit.The 17th international summit gathered the French-speaking community in Yerevan on October 07-12, 2018 though there are just around 10,000 French-speakers among Armenia’s three million population.<blockquote>The two-day meeting attracted 100 delegations from OIF states and governments, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.</blockquote>The delegations included representatives from Belgium, Switzerland, Haiti, Niger, Mali, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Gabon, Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Ecuador, and the Central African Republic and many other countries. In his speech, French President Emanuel Macron thanked the Prime Minister of Armenia adding: "You know how deep your country is in the hearts of the French. In the souls of the French people in Paris, Marseilles, Lyon or elsewhere, the word Armenia evokes very delicate and touching feelings."Now Armenia chairs the summit before the 18th Francophonie Summit is held in Tunis, Tunisia, in 2020, marking the 50th anniversary of the International Francophonie Organization.

From World's First AI Concert to Francophonie Congress: Armenia as a Host of Prominent Events

The 2018 Velvet Revolution in Armenia that swept Serzh Sargsyan from power and brought Nikol Pashinyan to power as Prime Minister marked the beginning of ongoing major cultural, legal, political and educational reforms.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019b8117640f.Group 907 (3).jpg"></figure>Armenians dubbed the revolution ‘velvet and non-violent’. As many say, this is a unique revolution in every sense. It is<a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/armenia-revolution-elections/"> the first full-on revolution</a> in a post-Soviet state that legitimately boiled up from the streets, free of influence from outside forces.Following the revolution in 2018, The Economist named Armenia as its country of the year, saying ‘the South Caucasus nation has a chance of democracy and renewal after street protests led to a peaceful change of government’.The country’s economy has grown steadily over the past two years, by eliminating corruption at the highest levels of government, modernizing and simplifying investment regulations. Doctors, teachers, servicemen, social workers, and lecturers regularly receive pay raises.<h3>Impact on the educational system</h3>More than 20 memoranda were signed between employers and institutions of primary and secondary vocational education. As a result, universities and colleges are now training specialists for these organisations, creating new professions while private sector companies are supplying technical equipment and laboratories for students.<blockquote>The current interest rates for student loans are set at 6% for undergraduate students while postgraduate students will pay 7% interest rate. The maximum amount a student can borrow increased by over 30%.</blockquote>Read also: Education in Armenia: What You Should KnowArmenia and the European Union signed five agreements regarding education, justice, democracy, territorial development and economy, with a total value of EUR 36 million.

Velvet Revolution 2018

The main religion in Armenia is Christianity and it is practised through the Armenian Apostolic Church. And, yes, Armenia was <a href="http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20170330-the-worlds-first-christian-country">the first country to make Christianity</a> its official religion in 301 AD. Holy apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew preached Christianity in Armenia and now the Armenian Apostolic Church honours them as its patron saints.&nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019b8fcd74bb.Group 906 (2).jpg"></figure>For more than 1700 years the Armenian Apostolic Church had preserved the nation’s culture and identity in Armenia and abroad, in the Diaspora, serving as ‘the depository of patriotism and faith’. The Armenian Church is still united in all its values, principles, ideas and attitudes although Armenians are scattered all over the world. Interestingly, the Jerusalem Patriarchate and the Constantinople Patriarchate were established based on the Armenian Apostolic Religion.<blockquote>Armenia was the first kingdom to officially convert to Christianity in 301 AD.</blockquote>Thousands of old and modern churches, monasteries, and monastic complexes throughout Armenia are among the major tourist attractions in the region. The principal church complex in Armenia is the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, with the Etchmiadzin Cathedral built in 301-303 AD.Read also: Top Places to Visit in ArmeniaThe Armenian Apostolic Church is a member of the World Council of Churches and has close relationships with all Christian churches, particularly the Catholic Church.In 2001, as a token of unity between the Apostolic and Catholic Churches, Pope John Paul II visited Armenia, and in 2016 Armenians were honoured to welcome Pope Francis.Though Christianity is dominant, a relatively large number of adherents of other different churches live here.&nbsp;<blockquote>Armenia has always welcomed foreigners and people of other religions. The country's constitution guarantees freedom of religion for all people and protects personal religious rights.</blockquote>In Armenia today there are the Russian Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant churches, Jewish Synagogue and <a href="https://armeniadiscovery.com/en/articles/yerevan-blue-mosque">Shiite Blue Mosque</a> which opened in 1768 and is one of Armenia's favourite places for Shiite Muslims. During the Persian rule in 1766, Hussein-Ali Khan built the mosque which remained abandoned during the Soviet period. The Iranian Government restored the mosque after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The Blue Mosque today includes a library, a museum and offers Persian language classes.

Religion in Armenia

Armenia abounds with tourist attractions, visitors and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Armenia today still mirrors the richness of its past glories and religious legacy. Though historical sites are a big part of what makes Armenia genuinely great, this landlocked country is much more than history and churches. Armenia is a showcase for just how beautiful mountain scenery, vineyards and lakes can be. Armenia is all about people who live and thrive here.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019bafb82391.Group 906 (3).jpg"></figure>The monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites include Cathedral and Churches of Etchmiadzin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley.&nbsp;<h3>Yerevan, Food and Wine</h3>Seeing Armenia in all its glory will take you a week or two. Armenia’s busy high season falls in mid-spring, summer, and ends in mid-October. Start your tour de Armenia in Yerevan. We recommend that you visit the main and most famous sights of the city on your first day while indulging in the exceptionally delicious Armenian food scene. The city is home to a whole lot of beautiful buildings. A must-see spot is the Cascade, the Opera and Ballet Theatre, Republic Square, historic Abovyan Street featuring 19th-century architecture and several museums including the Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery, Cafesjian Museum-Foundation, etc.<a href="https://armeniadiscovery.com/en/articles/top-six-museums-to-visit-in-yerevan"> A simple research</a> on the Internet will help you find lots of museums. Because Yerevan is rich in restaurants and cafes, we also recommend you try authentic Armenian cuisine made from fresh ingredients. If you are a wine lover, make sure you visit<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2019/11/04/yerevan-city-is-a-jewel-for-travel-food-and-wine/#1b4187ce1f84"> Saryan street</a> to grab a glass of Armenian wine and enjoy the sunny days.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019bb1027567.Group 907 (1).jpg"></figure><h3>From Garni to Lake Sevan</h3>Garni and Geghard are testament to Armenia's pagan and Christian heritage. Garni is the only pagan temple with Hellenistic and Greco-Roman architecture that exists in Armenia. The Geghard Monastery is still preserved in its natural setting, with its impressive rock-cut churches and tombs. Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley is listed as a<a href="https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/960/"> UNESCO World Heritage Site</a>. They are 45- 60 minutes’ drive by car from the city center.The next stop is Lake Sevan. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in Europe and worldwide. In the summertime, you will find hundreds of convenient and affordable beaches and restaurants where you can taste fresh-caught and well-served Sevan whitefish and trout. Mostly you will enjoy the views of Lake Sevan as you climb up to the Sevanavank Monastery Complex which overlooks the lake's vast blue expanse.Not far from Lake Sevan lies Noratus – a large field of Armenian khachkars (cross-stones). Cross-stones are of unique and sacred importance to Armenians, with the oldest dating back to the 9th century. And you will find them only in Armenia. We believe they save people’s souls. Today Noratus contains over 800 khachkars.<h3>The Wings of Tatev</h3>Want to ride the world’s longest non-stop ropeway? Take a four-hour car drive to the south from Yerevan and you will find yourself in the picturesque Syunik region. Aerial ropeway, The Wings of Tatev was included in the Guinness World Records book as the world’s longest non-stop double track cable car. It will take you 5.7 kilometers across the abyss to Tatev Monastery, one of Armenia’s marvels and historically important monasteries. Founded in the 9th century, it once housed one of the most important universities in the region, and is still an active Apostolic Armenian house of worship to this day. There are several affordable guesthouses in the village of Tatev where you can spend the night enjoying a real home-cooked breakfast in the morning and experience the typical lifestyle of an Armenian village. On the way back, we recommend you visit Karahunj or Zorats Karer, better known as Stonehenge of Armenia. Karahunj is an old observatory, built about 7500-14000 years ago. The site consists of over 223 weathered and mossy boulders with holes through which people performed observations.<h3>Tavush and Extreme Tourism</h3>Located in northern Armenia, Tavush is well known for its Dilijan city, Lake Parz, Goshavank and Haghartsin Monastery surrounded by mountains and fog-free air. At 1,500 meters above sea level, visitors flock to Dilijan to breathe the pure mountain air and taste authentic Armenian cuisine. Here you will find several restaurants where traditional Armenian dishes and local herbal teas are served.Read also: UWC Dilijan<a href="https://www.yellextremepark.com/">Yell Extreme Park</a> is an all-season tourist destination. Whether it is zipline, via ferrata or paragliding, the park offers ideal opportunities for adventure seekers.Read also:<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/dandao/2019/11/30/10-most-underrated-destinations-visit-2020/#668227d4bdc1"> Forbes describes Armenia as an underrated tourist destination</a>Study in Armenia partners with the leading local tour operators, and we will make your stay in Armenia both affordable and memorable.&nbsp;Please feel free to contact us to plan the trip you have always dreamed of.

Top Places to Visit in Armenia

Yerevan is an interesting city with lots of opportunities for sightseeing, festivals and such. But what happens when the sun goes down on the fascinating city? What is Yerevan's nightlife like? On lamplit streets or in clubs and bars, Yerevan is full of young people enjoying music, cocktails and wine. There are restaurants, pubs, clubs, wineries open till late at night, within walking distance of each other. The nightlife is definitely worth your time in Yerevan.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019bc2805961.Group 299 (1).jpg"></figure>Here we've compiled a list of the nightclubs, clubs and restaurants you may need while studying in Armenia.<h3>Electronic Music Venues in Yerevan</h3>Verev Club - 3/2 Abovyan Street. A great nightlife venue where there is a party every single night. It is one of the best places to dance all night long to house, techno and all other types of dance music.The Basement - 3 Abovyan Street. If you're searching for a place to club all night long, the Basement is the obvious choice.<h3>Bars in Yerevan</h3>Eight18n - 41 Tumanyan Street․ Are you looking for the perfect place where the beats are fresh, the drinks are tasty, and the dishes are tasty? Eight18n is what you need. This cocktail bar also hosts live music sessions and DJs.Kong Yerevan - 3/1 Abovyan Street. The stylish décor and beautiful clientele make Kong a must-visit place in Yerevan. Ever since opening it has offered amazing food and classic and signature drinks, as well as modern music. Make sure you reserve a table in advance as it is always full.Simona - 80 Arami Street. In one of the oldest bars in Yerevan you will enjoy jazz, funk and blues, as well as a magnificent bar where creative bartenders will offer you classic and signature drinks and surprise you with Armenian brandy cocktails.Daboo - 38 Isahakyan Street. Daboo Cocktail Bar has it all – one-of-a-kind drinks, friendly staff and stylish interior of a traditional American bar. The bar serves delicious drinks you will want to sip all night long all the while taking in the cool atmosphere.<h3>Live Music Venues in Yerevan</h3>Ulikhanyan Jazz Club - 7 Sayat Nova Avenue. This is jazz lovers' meeting spot where you can enjoy live jazz concerts every day. The country's most popular and talented musicians and bands are Ulikhanyan’s frequent guests. An unmissable destination for those who appreciate good music and cuisine.Malkhas Jazz Club - 52/1 Pushkin Street. Founded by Levon Malkhasyan, one of the pioneers of the Armenian jazz scene, Malkhas Jazz Club will immerse you into Armenian-style beats. Make sure you are still there after midnight when Levon Malkhasyan himself performs with his trio.Kami Music Club - 18 Abovyan Street. The intimate music hall inside is known for its relaxed atmosphere and quality lineups of dance music. You will enjoy Kami’s European cuisine and bar.12 Club - 91 Teryan Street. 12 Club boasts its music club where a vibrant corner stage plays live sets every night of the week. The staff will cater to your every need and help you celebrate your special days.

Nightlife in Yerevan: What you should not miss

In 2021 Armenia’s education system will add two amazing projects to its portfolio, which will elevate Armenia to the position of an unarguably leading tech nation in the region.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019bd837de42.Group 899.jpg"></figure><h3>42 Yerevan School</h3><a href="https://42yerevan.am/">42 Yerevan School</a>, a coding school, will open its doors in January 2021. The coding school will offer free computer programming training to passionate young adults who want to learn.42 is a network of France-based programming schools, with locations in Tokyo, Amsterdam, Rio de Janeiro, Moscow, and 16 other cities around the world. The school was first opened in Paris in 2013.<blockquote>42 aims at empowering the future tech generation and giving them the resources they can use to build the future they want for themselves and their families through technology.</blockquote>42 equips its students with the necessary knowledge and skills to start their tech career. 42 graduates now run over 400 startup companies around the globe.The curriculum design incorporates project-based learning and gamification, meaning targets as well as peers provide the students with encouragement rather than rules. You will delve into various subjects including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, application design, game development, networks and cloud computing, cryptography, computer graphics, data science, system management.Read also: TUMO Center: Local Hub, Global ImpactThe selection process begins by taking a few online memory and logic tests, which are intended to evaluate an individual's capacity to learn computer programming. Applicants that have passed all of the stages successfully will begin their training in January 2021. Depending on the specialization the studies will last 1-3 years.At 42, students are enthusiastic about what they do and study, which is an encouragement to follow the program itself. They are always extremely supportive and inspiring: you are going to be mentored by other students, and you are going to mentor others, which will motivate you to become your best.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019bd8e04fa5.Group 898.jpg"></figure><h3>EU TUMO Convergence Center</h3>The<a href="https://www.convergence.center/"> EU TUMO Convergence Center for Engineering and Applied Science</a> will bring together higher education and industry, connecting students, academics, and professionals to each other and to their global peers, while promoting creativity and entrepreneurship.The center will provide a range of facilities for teaching and training, business incubators and accelerators, public retail outlets, as well as house the Tumo Labs, 42 Yerevan School, and the Faculty of Informatics and Applied Mathematics of the French University of Armenia.<blockquote>The EU Tumo Convergence Center aims to support and promote innovative ideas and education, with a major focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).</blockquote>If you become a student at one of these educational institutions, you will have a unique opportunity to enter a non-similar ecosystem, partner with business leaders, gain high-quality international education, research and work in parallel, and why not start your own technology or engineering company and conquer the world as PicsArt, which resides in the same center, did.

42 School Yerevan and EU TUMO Convergence Center

Joining a sporting club, regularly going to the gym and living a healthy life should be a consideration of every student, even for those reluctant about the idea of physical activity. There are plenty of recreational opportunities in Yerevan, gyms, accessible parks and other sports facilities in different districts of the city.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019be7a5d60c.Group 897.jpg"></figure>In this article, we have listed some recommendations for you.<h3>Gyms in Yerevan&nbsp;</h3>These gyms offer a broad range of services and facilities as well as diverse membership packages.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/OrangeFitnessArmenia">Orange Fitness Premium Club</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/multi.wellness">Multi Wellness Center</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stargymArmenia">Star Gym</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoldsGymArmenia">Gold's Gym Armenia</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hills.sport.complex">Hills Sport Complex</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019be88d9589.Group 900.jpg"></figure><h3>Where to run in Yerevan?</h3>There are safe and lovely parks for morning or evening jogging in every district of the city. Here is the top list:<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tumanyan+Park/@40.192902,44.4797164,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2aa5553cb11f9d14!8m2!3d40.192902!4d44.4797164">Tumanyan Park</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lovers'+Park/@40.1913373,44.50473,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x406abd198f44104f:0x9e4dd8f0a77321c0!8m2!3d40.1913332!4d44.5069187">Lovers Park</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/English+Park/@40.1742073,44.4993513,15z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1spark+near+Lovers'+Park,+Marshal+Baghramyan+Avenue,+Yerevan!3m4!1s0x406abc57e58021f9:0xd5581ee4db82a183!8m2!3d40.1742073!4d44.508106">English Park</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Circular+Park/@40.1760043,44.5143992,15z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1spark+near+Lovers'+Park,+Marshal+Baghramyan+Avenue,+Yerevan!3m4!1s0x406abce5f77e16d7:0xa39012f03652a02a!8m2!3d40.1760043!4d44.5231539">Circular Park</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Victory+Park/@40.1956789,44.5166773,15.62z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1spark+near+Lovers'+Park,+Marshal+Baghramyan+Avenue,+Yerevan!3m4!1s0x406abd25d207ce39:0x24ff57d51c29928d!8m2!3d40.1956696!4d44.5202988">Victory Park</a>Find out more about the regular marathons in Yerevan:<a href="https://armeniamarathon.org/"> Armenian Marathon Foundation</a><h3>Cycling in Yerevan</h3>Though Yerevan does not have convenient cycle infrastructure, you can ride a bike on the weekend or head to quiet streets and parks. These apps allow you to rent and ride a bike without any problems.<a href="https://apps.apple.com/am/app/mimo-bike-sharing/id1448465054">Mimo Bike Sharing</a><a href="https://apps.apple.com/am/app/yerevanride/id1447851244">Yerevan Ride</a><h3>Hiking in Armenia</h3>Armenia has most scenic hiking trails ranging from foot trails to designated off-trail areas. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city life and enjoy a hike at one of Armenia's top hiking destinations.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/armgeo.project"> Armenian Geographic</a> offers fine and affordable hiking and trekking tours across Armenia. We also recommend that you download the Hike In Armenia app, which is available on the App Store and Google Play, and visit<a href="https://hikearmenia.org/"> HikeArmenia.org</a>. Here you will find the best hiking trails and connect with Armenia's best guides.<h3>Skiing and Snowboarding in Armenia</h3>Tsakhkadzor is Armenia’s winter sports destination that provides the perfect opportunity for skiing or snowboarding. Located on the mount Teghenis, the winter resort has all the facilities, restaurants, hotels and hostels to cater to visitors’ needs. Rent sports equipment at local rental stores or hotels and enjoy your fun outdoor experience.

Sport and Recreation in Armenia

The education system in Armenia is reputed for its high quality and standards. Armenia has built and maintained its scientific reputation over decades, with a goal of strengthening its position of an innovative technology country in the region.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019bff53f1ff.Group 901.jpg"></figure>Here are a few facts on the educational legacy and current system in Armenia.<h3>Medieval schools in Armenia</h3>Armenia has forged excellent educational traditions over the centuries. Since the 13th century universities founded in various parts of Armenia have been centres of education and scientific progress.One of the first was Gladzor University, established in the 13th century, which educated many prominent authors, translators, historians, and scholars. Another celebrated school was located at Tatev Monastery. Ovanes Vorotnetsi founded Tatev School, the largest university in the South Caucasus in the late 14th century. Subjects taught there included philosophy, theology, grammar, physics, mathematics and astronomy, calligraphy, history, and architecture, instruction in miniature arts and mural painting.<h3>Armenian education centers abroad</h3>The Armenian Mekhitarist Congregation was founded on the Island of San Lazzaro in Venice in 1701 where the Mekhitarists taught secular people standard European courses. In 1824 the Nersisian School was officially opened in Tiflis (modern Tbilisi, Georgia), the then Russian Empire. It had a unique role in Eastern Armenian education during its history. No less important was the establishment of the Lazarian Seminary in Moscow in 1815. The Lazarev Institute of Oriental Languages became Russia's most prominent institution for teaching Eastern languages.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019c011ce2c4.Group 891.jpg"></figure><h3>Armenian scientific potential</h3>The Armenian National Academy of Sciences opened in 1943. The Academy was co-founded by one of 20th century top astronomers, Viktor Hambardzumyan. He is commonly known as the pioneer of theoretical astrophysics. Another well-known Armenian scientist is Yuri Hovhannisyan, a nuclear physicist who is one of the world's leading researchers of superheavy chemical elements. Oganesson, the heaviest element on the periodic table, is named after him. It is only the second time an element has been named after a living scientist.Read also:<a href="http://backbonebranding.com/works/armenian-inventors/"> Armenian Inventors</a><h3>The Bologna Process in Armenian universities</h3>Armenia joined the Bologna Process in 2005. It is a series of specially made agreements between various European countries to ensure shared standards, quality and comparability of higher education qualifications. The Bologna Process increases opportunities for studying abroad, as well as enables studying for a degree at many different universities in Europe. It also means your university experience will cover studying many languages and cultures, something that can only make you better as a graduate.<h3>Modern education system in Armenia</h3>In Armenia, primary education is free and mandatory until age 16. The country has a vast array of private as well as public higher education institutions. These are broken down into baccalaureate (four-year undergraduate degrees), magistracy (two-year Master degrees), and postgraduate (two-year degrees in science). There are more than 1,400 schools in Armenia, not including preschools, kindergartens and specialized institutions.The universities, over 50 now, offer a wide range of English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs to choose from. International students can take advantage of preparation courses most of the universities provide.

5 Facts about Education in Armenia

Studying in Armenia can be a life-changing experience. In the last decade, Armenia has become an important destination for foreign students, for good reason.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019c18049ab2.Group 892.jpg"></figure>Armenia is safe, has low living costs and a vibrant international engineering and technology scene. Students come to study and soak up beautiful Yerevan and spectacular surroundings but ultimately go on to start their careers, set up new businesses, become designers, doctors or developers or join international companies. Armenia offers opportunities for everyone whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, artist, designer, developer or media professional. It is the perfect place to begin your studies and start off on a new career.Compare living costs<a href="https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living"> here</a>.<h3>Safety in Yerevan</h3>Yerevan is fairly - even surprisingly - secure for a city that has a population of about 1 million. However, you should always take the same care when traveling to any big city, particularly at night when it comes to parks and subway stations, and packed minibuses and buses. Crime is small but it still occurs. Both the city center, where the majority of universities and colleges are located, and university hostels have a healthy and comfortable living and study environment.<blockquote>According to Gallup’s Law and Order Index 2019, Armenia ranks the 7th among 142 countries, with 89% of adult Armenians feeling quite safe while walking home alone at night in the city or area where they live.</blockquote><h3>Safety in other regions</h3>Armenia is universally hospitable - wherever you go, you are welcomed as a close friend or even a member of the family. So, if Armenians invite you over especially in villages, they view you as a family member, even if you might not meet up again. Though locals in regions don’t speak English in most cases, they will try their best to make you comfortable at their home - serving meals after meals. They will be happy to offer you help without expecting anything in return.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api.studyinarmenia.org/storage/editor/6019c1a82e470.Group 862.jpg"></figure><h3>Transport in Yerevan</h3>Yerevan is relatively small and the public transport system can quickly get you anywhere in the city. For students, the metro system is the most popular means of transport because it connects many areas to universities. Most importantly, all means of transport including taxis are very cheap. The modern airport and multiple rail terminals offer easy access to the city, and the opportunity to explore the rest of the country or travel to Georgia. On average, the transportation in Yerevan will cost 0.21$ and 2.7$ (one way) if you take a taxi. Travelling to Tbilisi, Georgia will cost 15-20$ per person.<h3>Nightlife in Yerevan</h3>Young adults and foreign students enjoy a vibrant social life, mingling within and outside universities with other local and foreign students. Nightlife venues are mostly situated in the center of the city, so if you don't like one for some reason, you can always walk to another and be sure that you and your friends are safe. At the same time, Armenians will expect you to respect them and their traditions.Besides, you will also find a vast international scene with people from all over the world living in Yerevan and enjoying it! In general, Yerevan is a welcoming place for people from diverse backgrounds regardless of their ethnicity, race or religious belief.