My Way Home
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Repat Story19.11.20245 min readWhen Armenians decided to move out of Armenia in the early 90s during the “dark and cold” years, they rarely came back. In fact, much of the time they would adopt this idea of abandoning Armenia altogether as the country was seen as a lost cause in the eyes of many Armenians. -
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Repat Story28.10.2024After a long career spanning Italy and the United States, where Suren Mkyan (Mkrtchyan) took on leading roles in international opera productions – including a world premiere of Chukhadjian's Zemire – Suren repatriated to Armenia to perform his own part in bringing Chukhadjian's works to the stage here. -
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Repat Story21.10.2024I first heard of the protagonist of this story a few years ago. During a call, my mom asked, “Do you know Narek Aslikyan?” I searched his name on Facebook and realized I’d seen him around – once at Ayb’s New Year fair with a classmate, and on social media, promoting IT education in Armenia. -
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Repat Story15.10.2024A few years ago, well before healthy lifestyles, good nutrition, and sugar-free snacks became trendy, I was at a co-working space when my table neighbor offered me some sugar-free dried fruits. I discovered they were made by a young man named Artem, sitting at another desk nearby. -
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Repat Story22.09.2024“I was born in Yerevan and went to school here until I was 13. Then, my family moved to Odesa, Ukraine, because of my dad’s job. That’s where I graduated from a medical university,” Ani begins. -
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Repat Story16.09.2024Meet Artur Gasparyan. He is a repatriate from Russia and a standout graduate of the Birthright Armenia program. After moving from Moscow to Armenia post-2018 revolution, Artur quickly became one of the most popular young repatriates thanks to his engaging blog and the launch of the KIDO children’s center in Gyumri. -
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Repat Story03.09.2024It's quite improbable that this article will ever be read by any member of System Of a Down rock group, but at least to our readers today we’d like to tell about a story of how one single song of ethnic Armenian musicians changed the whole life of one girl, living back then in Moscow. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=ba6c4d6ba80fcc81db3ac32ee784ca2d "Repatriation and the Restaurant Business: The Story of Anna Sargsyan and Her Path to Regional Change")
Repat Story25.07.2024Repatriation and the Restaurant Business: The Story of Anna Sargsyan and Her Path to Regional ChangeI was born in Leninakan, and after graduating from school in 98, my family decided to move to Moscow. I entered the Medical University, then into residency, graduate school, and then defended my PhD thesis. -
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Repat Story15.07.2024Perhaps it is not an exaggeration to say that our hero is one of the most popular repatriates in Armenia, and also one of the youngest. -
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Repat Story08.07.2024When difficult times began in Russia, Natalia Kazantseva needed to think about changing her place of residence due to closed opportunities for work and her daughter’s tennis career. -
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Armenian by Choice30.05.2024Carl's connection with Armenia began unexpectedly during a family holiday in 1988, exploring the historic landscapes of Eastern Turkey—historic Western Armenia. Visiting ancient Armenian sites sparked a fascination that would eventually draw him to Armenia itself. -
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Tips10.05.2024Are you searching for an exciting summer experience for your children? Repat Armenia presents a wide range of summer programs specifically crafted for kids and youth in 2024. -
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Armenian by Choice22.04.2024Mathew Zein’s relocation to Armenia with his family is a tale not just of moving to a new country but of finding a place that resonated as home after years of global exploration. Arriving in Armenia with his wife in April 2017, Mathew found what had been elusive elsewhere: a sense of belonging. -
-webp(85)-o(jpg).webp?token=e73d1a64f654552a13702d550b78583a "Anahide’s Journey: A New Beginning in Armenia (Part Two)")
Repat Story07.03.2024For Anahide, the decision to move to Armenia was about offering her children what she calls the best of both worlds. She enrolled them in the French school, the Lycée Français Anatole France, to ensure a well-rounded education while also relishing the warmth and nurturing atmosphere of Armenia. -
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Repat Story29.01.2024In July 2022, Anahide Pilibossian and her husband acted on their resolution to make Armenia their family’s home, leaving behind their lives and thriving careers in the UK. This decision was driven by a desire to provide a warm and family-oriented environment for their children, have a simpler life than what they had in London, and bring their professional skill sets to Armenia.
