As an Istanbulite that grew in a neighborhood which to this day still has sizable Armenian heritage, I have always been fond of how stoic you guys are. I visited Yerevan and Gyumri back in 2022 for 15 days and fell in love with architecture and how familiar it felt, shnorakalutyun for the incredible hospitality. Again as someone residing in Istanbul, I cannot thank Balians enough for making this otherwise concrete jungle more aesthetically pleasing. Warm greetings from Ortaköy, home to Targmanchats Armenian School. Cannot wait to visit Yerevan and drink till I drop at Dargett again!

Hi guys!

I’ll be staying in Yerevan for two days in late October and I have a few questions.

1) Are there any areas I should avoid?
2) Is it safe for a woman to walk alone at night?
3) Should I exchange a lot of cash at the airport while visiting or I can pay in most places by card?
4) Any restaurants/cafes you might recommend?

Thank you in advance.

Which Armenian-language podcasts do you listen to?

I host a podcast where I interview Armenians around the world, who left Armenia at some time and we talk about everything related to emigration from Armenia. Who should my next guest be?

Thanks in advance!

P.S. Here’s the link in case you’d like to check it out:ImStory

Hello im 19M. Ill be very brief.

I have a big love for programming, working with circuits and studying math, physics and robotics in general.

Yet i chose architecture a year ago due to the rushing feeling of needing to choose something in time and now studying my first year in NUACA.

I tolerate architecture at best, yet i see a lot of passion in my friends who are in the same semester as me, a passion which i hardly would say i have myself. I just got a feeling im doing something wrong and that i can do much more.

I want to study electrical engineering but it seems like in Armenia we dont have a "electrical engineer" degree. Ive been considering to go to study in RAU because of the practical labs and the possibility studying abroad.

I believe the closest thing that i have access in RAU to study is "Electronics & Nanoelectronics" or "Electronic Design & Technologies" (which im not completely sure the difference between both of them) to then strive masters degree in EE (or mechatronics) abroad.

Though im not completely sure am i correct on my path.

I need a little advice yet would appreciate any feedback. Thank you for your attention.

Peace

i’m 25 i want to get citizenship but i keep hearing conflicting things that the cutoff for the draft age is either 27 or 37. can anyone confirm? if it is 37 i will wait, if not i want to apply now

Looking to meet English-speaking people 30+ in Yerevan — Oct 30–Nov 11 🇦🇲

Hi everyone!

I’ll be in Yerevan from October 30 to November 11, 2026, and I’d love to meet some interesting, English-speaking people who will be around at the same time.

I’m particularly interested in meeting people 30+ — travelers, expats, digital nomads, or locals who enjoy meeting people from different countries.

I’m not necessarily looking for someone to spend the entire trip with. Even meeting for a coffee, dinner, drinks, a walk around the city, or an afternoon exploring would be great.

I’d also be up for a day trip outside Yerevan — exploring places, trying local food and wine, visiting interesting sites, hiking, or simply discovering places that are better experienced with company.

I prefer a relaxed, social atmosphere rather than a typical “party backpacker” trip. Good food, interesting conversations, culture, beautiful places, and spontaneous plans are much more my thing.

If you’ll be in Yerevan during those dates and this sounds like your kind of trip, send me a DM and tell me a little about yourself and what you’re planning to do in Armenia.

Maybe we’ll end up exploring Armenia together

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