“I’d visit Armenia every time I had some time off of work. My frequent visits made me consider moving there. Maybe I could make it, maybe I couldn’t, but I had to try. My parents were supportive of my decision. They said whatever happens, at least you will know you have tried. First, I had to devote my time to learning the language properly. Sure, we spoke Armenian at home, but I had to learn the correct terminology for work. I didn’t have much to lose, so why not? I didn’t want to have any “what-ifs” in my life.”

“Life in Armenia is different when you come to stay. As a tourist, you visit and enjoy all the monuments and the touristic sightseeing places, even when you realize that the country is in a bad condition. But when you move to the country, you have to deal with all the challenges existing there. I was told by others that my moving to Armenia was a bad decision because most people move to Russia to work; some people even didn’t take my decision seriously. No one from them is saying anything now.”

 “People are afraid of investing in the country economy because of it is unstable. We are at war with the neighboring country and that’s one of the biggest setbacks Armenia suffers. But somehow, we see people opening new businesses here, even if they face difficulties in the beginning since it’s inescapable. In reality, making baby steps is bigger than it appears. The first steps are always the hardest. Having willpower is vital. If you look closely, you’ll see how the youth is striving to do their best. The new generation is very hardworking and motivated. I see a lot of people interested in programs that offer gaining new skills to have early work experience. Diligent is how I’d describe us.”