My Road
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-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=7b67345fec689122485c296e86f73f27 "Engage Armenia 2024 Speaker Spotlight: Sisian Boghossian on Catalyzing Armenia's Tourism")
Thoughts29.02.2024As Armenia forges its path in an ever-evolving global context, it not only draws from its rich cultural heritage and history but also signals a future ripe with growth and possibilities. -
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Thoughts26.02.2024Armenia has faced its fair share of troubles recently. However, amidst these challenges, there is a growing movement of Armenians from around the world coming together to reshape the country's future. -
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Thoughts22.02.2024As Armenia confronts a pivotal moment in its history, marked by significant challenges, a strategic approach to its development has become more pressing than ever. The Engage Armenia Forum 2024 in Europe, a meaningful initiative by Repat Armenia, brings together influential voices in this endeavor. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=472d4691f4558f7ee4eaef3e41a27c37 "Shoushan Keshishian and Hub Artsakh: Resilience and Rebirth")
Repats for Artsakh20.02.2024In the summer of 2021, a small but vibrant community space emerged in the heart of Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). This space, known as Hub Artsakh, quickly became a haven for the youth of Artsakh, fostering creativity, innovation, and community spirit. Under the visionary leadership of Shoushan Keshishian, a repatriate from Lebanon, Hub Artsakh embarked on a remarkable journey, igniting hope and change in the region. -
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Repat Story15.02.2024Here is the inspiring story of Ara Yeramian, who made the life-altering decision to move from Germany to Armenia after spending 15 years in the heart of Europe. This narrative not only explores the rationale behind his decision but also uncovers the deep sentimental motivations that guided him. -
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Repats for Artsakh08.02.2024Amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh, a remarkable individual, Mary Asatryan, emerges as a symbol of unwavering dedication and love for her homeland. Since our last interview in February 2023, the situation in Artsakh has taken a tragic turn, with Azerbaijan launching a full-scale attack leading to the ethnic cleansing of the Armenian population. -
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Repats for Artsakh26.01.2024Zhenya found her life in Armenia with her roots in Artsakh. “The whole Armenia is my homeland, and Artsakh is its heart,” she once wrote. -
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Repats for Artsakh09.01.2024I was born in Moscow and grew up outside the Armenian community. My father passed away very early when I was very young, my grandfather died long before I was born, and my mother was not Armenian, she was from a family of Polish descendants. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=392298f18258c059af79dbfbce211842 "Hagop Ipdjian: Dedication and Resilience for Artsakh and its People")
Repats for Artsakh08.01.2024As the Armenian nation grapples with one of the most harrowing humanitarian crises in its recent history, the story of Hagop Ipdjian stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of individuals to make a difference. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=5d592cd63a86abec995c29cc402d661b "Finding Hope in the Homeland: Repatriating to Armenia in Uncertain Times")
Thoughts20.10.2023In a world marked by unprecedented uncertainty, Armenia stands at a crossroads. The recent ethnic cleansing of Artsakh has shaken the nation, and the ongoing challenges facing Armenia add to the uncertainty. Yet, amid these trying times, a question emerges: Why should one consider repatriating to Armenia in the face of such uncertainty? To shed light on this matter, we turn to the insights of two individuals with a lot to say on the matter— Vartan Marashlyan, Repat Armenia Foundation’s Director, and Sevan Kabakian, Birthright Armenia’s Country Director. -
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Repat Story29.09.2023In a world often defined by chaos and uncertainty, the stories of those who dedicate their lives to creating positive change shine like beacons of hope. Enter Araz Chiloyan Janbazian and Rupen Janbazian, a couple whose commitment to service, resilience in the face of adversity, and shared love have woven a narrative that inspires. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=b6ab496df40300bc616e160635298777 "A man who found his way home")
Repat Story14.08.2023I will tell you a story that started back in the 19th century. My great-great-grandfather, Agop, was born in 1859 in the Ottoman Empire, in Constantinople. In the early twentieth century, he fled the Armenian Genocide and found refuge on the other side of the Black Sea in what is now Krasnodar Krai. The next three generations built their lives far away from Armenia, but they always kept the memory of their roots and passed this knowledge on to the young. -
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Repat Story14.02.2023My name is Mary Asatryan, I am a diasporan Armenian from Moscow, Russia and I repatriated to Artsakh in September 2022 via iGorts Program. This was one of the most conscious and determined decisions of mine throughout my whole life. -
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Repat Story31.12.2022Today we will tell you about the life and work of Marine Manasian, a composer, singer, and musician. Marine Manasian has recently returned to Armenia, and it is very interesting to learn not only about her work, but also about her experience of returning to her homeland. -
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Armenian by Choice11.11.2021One of the most important things I learned about Armenian culture is that people here want to be part of something. The sense of community is so important
