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Areni Municipality
Areni Municipality, referred to as Areni Community ( ''Areni Hamaynk''), is a rural community and administrative subdivision of Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia (country), Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to ..., at the southeast of the country. Consisted of a group of settlements, its administrative centre is the village of Areni. Included settlements Politics Areni Municipal Assembly ( Armenian: Արենիի համայնքապետարան, ''Areni'' ''hamaynqapetaran'') is the representative body in Kajaran Municipality, consisting of 15 members which are elected every five years. The last election was held in September 2022. Husik Sahakyan of Civil Contract party was elected mayor. ''Ruling coalition or party marked in bold.'' References {{Muncipalities of Armenia Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Armenia
A municipality in Armenia referred to as community ( ''hamaynk'', plural: ''hamaynkner''), is an administrative subdivision consisting of a settlement ( ''bnakavayr'') or a group of settlements ( ''bnakavayrer'') that enjoys local self-government. The settlements are classified as either towns ( ''kaghakner'', singular ''kaghak'') or villages ( ''gyugher'', singular ( ''gyugh''). The administrative centre of a community could either be an urban settlement (town) or a rural settlement (village). Two-thirds of the population are now urbanized. As of 2017, 63.6% of Armenians live in urban areas as compared to 36.4% in rural. As of the end of 2017, Armenia has 503 municipal communities (including Yerevan) of which 46 are urban and 457 are rural. The capital, Yerevan, also has the status of a community. Each municipality bears the same name as its administrative centre, with the exception of 7 municipalities, of which 4 are located in Shirak Province (Ani Municipality with its c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arpi, Armenia
Arpi () is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia. It is situated 8 km southwest of the Province center, on the right bank of the Arpa River. The Yerevan-Meghri interstate highway passes through the village. Etymology The village is also known as ''Arpa''. History The village's establishment dates back to 1965 when it was formed based on the relocated population from Gnishik village in the Yeghegnadzor region. Geography Arpi community borders Aghavnadzor in the northwest, Getap in the northeast, Yeghegnadzor in the east, Areni and Gnishik communities in the south. The village stands at an average elevation of 1100 m above sea level and is crossed by the Arpa River, which is abundant in yellowfish and barbel species, while its source is home to trout. Besides, the village is known for its large silicate deposits. Climate The climate is very dry and continental. Population The population dynamics of Arpi over the years: Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanrapetutyun Party
The Hanrapetutyun Party () is a pro-European political party in Armenia. The party was founded by ex-members from the Republican Party of Armenia and members of the Yerkrapah Volunteer Union: Aram Sargsyan, Albert Bazeyan, Vagharshak Harutiunyan, Ara Ketikyan, among others, in April 2001. History Following the 2003 Armenian parliamentary election, the party won 1 out of 131 seats. The party was aligned with the Justice coalition. In the 2007 Armenian parliamentary elections, the party failed to win any seats with a popular vote of just 1.65%. The party participated in the 2012 Armenian parliamentary election, winning two seats. In the 2017 Armenian parliamentary election and 2017 Yerevan City Council election, it took part in the elections as part of the Way Out Alliance together with the Civil Contract and Bright Armenia parties, winning few seats in each. Following the Velvet Revolution in 2018, Civil Contract whose leader Nikol Pashinyan led the revolution, left th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Contract (Armenia)
Civil Contract (, , ՔՊ/KP, often shortened to , ) is a centrist political party in Armenia. It has been the ruling party of Armenia since the 2018 Armenian parliamentary election, which occurred following the 2018 Armenian Revolution that brought the party's founder, Nikol Pashinyan, to power as prime minister. History Formation as an NGO On 23 January 2013, opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan publicized a project to establish a new political process, which he called a "civil contract," in the newspaper (''The Armenian Times''). For several months afterwards, the text of the contract was widely discussed in Armenian political forums. An updated version of the contract was published and Civil Contract was officially established as a non-governmental organization on 24 July 2013. Its governing board was formed on 9 December 2013. Transformation into a political party On 30 May 2015, Civil Contract was registered as a political party. Civil Contract participated in the 2017 Arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian Language
Armenian (endonym: , , ) is an Indo-European languages, Indo-European language and the sole member of the independent branch of the Armenian language family. It is the native language of the Armenians, Armenian people and the official language of Armenia. Historically spoken in the Armenian highlands, today Armenian is also widely spoken throughout the Armenian diaspora. Armenian is written in its own writing system, the Armenian alphabet, introduced in 405 AD by Saint Mesrop Mashtots. The estimated number of Armenian speakers worldwide is between five and seven million. History Classification and origins Armenian is an independent branch of the Indo-European languages. It is of interest to linguists for its distinctive phonological changes within that family. Armenian exhibits Centum and satem languages, more satemization than centumization, although it is not classified as belonging to either of these subgroups. Some linguists tentatively conclude that Armenian, Greek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amaghu
Amaghu () is an abandoned village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. History The village was populated by Azerbaijanis. In March-April 1989, ethnic Azeri population was deported because of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Most of the population went to Nakhichevan. Armenian Armenian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Armenia, a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia * Armenians, the national people of Armenia, or people of Armenian descent ** Armenian diaspora, Armenian communities around the ... refugees who were deported from different settlements of Nakhichevan and Azerbaijan settled in the village. References External links * * Former populated places in Vayots Dzor Province {{VayotsDzor-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yelpin
Yelpin (; ) is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in southwestern Armenia, located on the Armenia–Azerbaijan border. History Yelpin community was established in 1828, after the Russo-Persian War (1826-1828). The founders (ethnic Armenians) fled from the Persian regions of Khoy and Salmas. The community was founded in the place of the village of ''Nrbuyn'', and inherited its name, which gradually transformed to ''Nrbuyn'', ''Nrbin'', ''Irpin'' and finally to ''Yelpin''. 13th-century Armenian historian Stephen Orbelian, in his book ''Patmutyun Sisakan'' (History of Sis) mentions ''Adopen, Khndzorut, Kechut, Chochanak, Chavadzor, Mokhrot'' and other historical places to be located in the administrative territory of Yelpin. However, the territory of Yelpin has been inhabited since the Stone Age, evidence of which can be found in numerous caves in the vicinity. The Bronze Age is the best represented and archaeological expeditions are very active in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rind, Armenia
Rind () is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia (country), Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to ..., 1320 m above sea level, 25 km west of the regional center. Etymology In Armenian, the word rind (ռինդ, ռինտ) has the meanings of beautiful, attractive, worthy of pride. Geography Rind is located on a peninsula descending to the Arpa valley of the Vardenis mountain range. The largest water object of the village is Yeghegnalich, the surface of which is 2.12 hectares, and the absolute height of the mirror is 1458 meters. History The village of Rind was founded in the early 1800s. In 1967, due to a landslide, the old village was depopulated, the residents moved 3 km west and founded the current village in the "Tap" area. Gallery Kha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mozrov
Mozrov () is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia (country), Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to .... The village has many ancient caves. The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia has plans to turn the cave into a major tourist attraction with cafes, souvenir shops, and trails within the cave to guide tourists. Gallery Մոզրով 16.JPG Phallic Stalactite Mozrov Well.jpg Մոզրով 11.JPG Mozrov Cave, Armenia - Մոզրովի քարանձավ, Հայաստան.jpg Մոզրով 15.JPG Մոզրով 3.JPG References External links * {{VayotsDzor-geo-stub Populated places in Vayots Dzor Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khachik, Armenia
Khachik () is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia, located on the Armenia–Azerbaijan border. The village is the home to the fourth Infantry Infantry, or infantryman are a type of soldier who specialize in ground combat, typically fighting dismounted. Historically the term was used to describe foot soldiers, i.e. those who march and fight on foot. In modern usage, the term broadl ... unit of Vayk Brigade. Gallery Gata festival, Khachik, 2016 1 (10).jpg, Gata Festival in Khachik Landscape of Khachik village - Խաչիկ գյուղի համայնապատկեր (2012).jpg, A view of the village Gata festival, Khachik, 2016 1 (12).jpg, Gata Festival in Khachik Խոտակերաց վանք 17.jpg, Karakop Monastery Սուրբ Աստվածածին, Խաչիկ 02.jpg, Holy Mother of God Church in Khachik Вид на село Хачик.JPG, Scenery around Khachik Հուշարձան Երկրորդ աշխարհամարտում զոհվածնե ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gnishik
Gnishik () is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia. Nature Natural habitats vary from semi-desert to mountain steppes and meadows. The vicinity of Gnishik has been considered to be a Prime Butterfly Area, where a wide variety of rare butterflies, including '' Papilio alexanor'', '' Colias chlorocoma'', '' Pseudochazara schahrudensis'', '' Tomares romanovi'', '' Phengaris arion'', and a number of others can be observed. Municipal administration Gnishik was previously a community, which included the town of Mozrov Mozrov () is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is ..., and had a combined population of 132 in 2011. Notable residents * Rouben Abrahamian Gallery Գնիշիկի եկեղեցի 18-19 դդ.jpg, Church in Gnishik Հավասարա ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiva, Armenia
Chiva () is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia, 20 km west of the Province center, on the right and left banks of the Yelpin River. Etymology The village is also known as ''Chivagyugh''. Population According to the RA 2011 census results, Chiva had a recorded permanent population of 361 individuals, with a current population of 651. The population dynamics of Chiva over the years: Occupation The population is engaged in viticulture Viticulture (, "vine-growing"), viniculture (, "wine-growing"), or winegrowing is the cultivation and harvesting of grapes. It is a branch of the science of horticulture. While the native territory of ''Vitis vinifera'', the common grape vine ..., cultivation of grain, tobacco, and vegetable crops. Historical and cultural sites There is a 10th-century church in the village. References External links * {{portal bar, Geography Populated places in Vayots Dzor Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
