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Library of the Mother See one year after its openingVatche and Tamar Manoukian Library used by public has over 350 readers. The number of books held in the Library now exceeds 64 000, of which 412 are antique.
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Richard Galliano and Yerevan Chamber Orchestra at Aram Khachaturian Concert HallOn the invitation of the Chamber Orchestra, Richard Galliano, famous French accordionist, is now in Armenia. “The Sacred monster of jazz” arrived in Yerevan with Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”.
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Science on Demand: part 4Young scientists Anahit Manasyan, economist, and Daniel Ioannisyan, physicist, dispute over the issues related to the state funding of science and analyse the motivations driving young people to take up science. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan. |
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Arsine Khanjian“In cinematograpy, it’s impossible to think of Atom Egoyan and Arsine Khanjian separate. This is one of these exceptional cases, when artist creating in other cultures, never loses touch with national characteristics”,- says film critic Garegin Zakoyan.
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Restoration of medieval manuscriptsThere is no professional manuscript restoration school in Armenia. This work is being accomplished by the Restoration Unit in Yerevan Matenadaran after Mesrop Mashtots.
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Science on Demand: part 3Within the scope of the topic “Science in Demand”, education expert Nune Dilanyan and sociologist Avetik Mejlumyan, discussthe issues related to the interconnection between science and education, problems of introducing modern academic knowledge in the area of education. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan. |
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The Cross of Water Blessing returned to the Mother See40 days after the ceremony of Water Blessing, the Godfather of the Cross, Moscow-based benefactor Hayk Maghakelyan, according to the tradition, solemnly rendered the Cross of Water Blessing to the Patriarch of Armenians in the Mother Church. Traditionally, the Cross has been permanently sheltered at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
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Exhibitions in Igityan National Art Center and Artists’ Union dedicated to the Feast of St. SarkisIt’s been several years now, since the motto “The Invincible Power of Love” accompanies the Feast of St. Sarkis. This year it was celebrated on February 15. An annual exhibition was launched at the National Center of Aesthetics. On the occasion of the Feast, another exhibition was opened at the Artists’ Union. Around 60 young artists took part in the exhibition-contest.
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Pre-feast Service (Nakhatonak) on the eve of the Feast of the Lord's Presentation to the Temple (TeaIn the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the presidency of the Patriarch of Armenians, a Pre-feast Service (Nakhatonak) was offered. At the conclusion of the service, a Blessing of the Four Corners of the World (Andastan) was offered by His Grace, followed by lighting of the fire symbolizing the Light and Wisdom of Christ.
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Science on Demand, Part 2Zhanna Andreasyan, sociologist, and Movses Demirchyan, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, debate over the public attitude towards sociece, mechanisms of formulating state and public demand. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan. |
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The Impossible – Possible: In Search of PrototypeOnly half a century ago there was no internet, people would pass hand by hand ideas, thoughts, hobbies via typewritten books or photograph-books. The film produced by “Versus” studio is about Samizdat, a unique phenomena of Soviet times, which could be considered as the prototype of the internet. |
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Science on DemandOften those who occupy public positions, go for academic degrees, while professional scientists who are engaged in the very scientic activities, leave either the industry or the country, and sometimes – both. What’s the demand for science today, why are academic degrees demanded? The topic “Science on Demand” is discussed by cultural anthropologist Gayane Shagoyan and ethnographer Mkhitar Gabrielyan. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan.
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