Articles

  • A man who found his way home
    Repat Story
    14.08.2023
    3 min read
    I 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.
  • Taking Time for Self-Care in Armenia
    Tips
    10.08.2023
    3 min read
    In recent years, Armenia, a land of rich cultural heritage and resilient people, has seen a shift in attitudes towards self-care and personal development. While the traditional mindset viewed self-reflection as a private matter, the country is now embracing the importance of nurturing one's well-being.
  • There are no job opportunities in Armenia
    Thoughts
    09.08.2023
    6 min read
    There are no job opportunities in Armenia. This is, perhaps, the first and most important fear that arises among our compatriots thinking of moving to Armenia. Admittedly, this is the factor that leaves the idea of repatriation as an idea.
  • The First Repatriation and Integration Center Opens in Yerevan
    News
    04.08.2023
    1 min read
    Armenia's First Repatriation and Integration Center, a joint initiative of the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation, and Repat Armenia, stands as a beacon of hope for repatriates seeking to reconnect with their ancestral homeland.
  • Hrayr Barsoumian: Building a Future in Armenia
    Repat Story
    30.07.2023
    5 min read
    In the vibrant landscape of repatriates who have found their way back to Armenia, Hrayr Barsoumian’s journey stands out as a testament to perseverance and dedication. Born into an Armenian family in Lebanon, Hrayr followed his heart and decided to relocate to Armenia five years ago.
  • Unlocking Armenia: 8 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' Every Repat Should Know
    Tips
    23.06.2023
    6 min read
    Embarking on a journey to repatriate to Armenia is a momentous decision, filled with excitement, challenges, and endless possibilities.
  • A Soldier in His Own Right
    Repat Story
    27.04.2023
    4 min read
    Returning to the homeland was my sole desire after the war in 2021.
  • Adults need a fairy tale more than children
    Armenian by Choice
    08.04.2023
    7 min read
    I can't say that I 100% understand what will happen in Armenia tomorrow. It may sound overly emotional, but for me to leave now is tantamount to betrayal. So here we are.
  • My biggest professional goal is to help Armenia in my knowledge field
    Repat Story
    31.03.2023
    6 min read
    This time we decided to talk with Dr. Serge Doulian who moved to Armenia from Lebanon in 2021 and opened an endocrinology clinic in Yerevan.
  • Hayk Vardanyan: get involved in projects in Armenia
    Repat Story
    20.03.2023
    6 min read
    Hayk Vardanyan is the founder of Network Nations podcast where he interviews people who contribute to Armenia.
  • Andranik Togramadzhian: being Armenian is starting with saying that you are Armenian
    Repat Story
    28.02.2023
    4 min read
    Andranik Togramadzhian moved to Armenia from Russia. Now he is managing two projects: SkyLabs (the first crypto terminals in Armenia) and TunMun.am (the online real estate classifieds platform).
  • Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora - that’s the only formula for our survival
    Repat Story
    14.02.2023
    7 min read
    My 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.
  • Marine Manasian about music, repatriation and love for Armenia
    Repat Story
    31.12.2022
    6 min read
    Today 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.
  • Rima Ayvazyan: Wine Tourism in Armenia
    Business
    30.11.2022
    4 min read
    This time we spoke with Rima Ayvazyan, a repatriate from Russia, who returned to Armenia and became a wine guide.
  • A Repat from Iran Boosting Medical Tourism in Armenia
    Business
    28.11.2022
    3 min read
    Love for the homeland, consciousness of the existing needs in Armenia, and the collective diasporan spirit that seeks to reconnect with the people of this soil and create something of its nature urged Yvette Danial to realize her life-long dream of relocating to Armenia.