By the end of May 1918, Armenians were able to defeat the Turkish army in the battles of Sardarabad, Abaran and Karakilisa. Due to being dispersed among dozens of private operators, the transportation is barely regulated, with only trip fee is being a subject of regulation. In 1965, during the commemorations of the fiftieth anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Yerevan was the location of a demonstration, the first such demonstration in the Soviet Union, to demand recognition of the Genocide by the Soviet authorities. With the rise of the Artaxiad dynasty of Armenia who seized power in 189 BC, the Kingdom of Armenia greatly expanded to include major territories of Asia Minor, Atropatene, Iberia, Phoenicia and Syria. Evidences of later use of the site, possibly until 2200 BC, were also found. In 2013, Yerevan dominated over 58% of the annual total construction sector of Armenia. Even though the economic crisis of the '90s ravaged the industry of the country, several factories remain always in service, notably in the petrochemical and the aluminium sectors. The Yerevan TV Tower is the tallest structure in the city, and one of the tallest structures in the Transcaucasian region. Yerevan (UK: / ˌ j ɛr ə ˈ v æ n / YERR-ə-VAN, US: /-ˈ v ɑː n /-⁠ VAHN, Armenian: Երևան [jɛɾɛˈvɑn] (), sometimes spelled Erevan) is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. In general food is tasty, the service is great, however the prices are overrated. During the height of the Urartian power, irrigation canals and artificial reservoirs were built in Erebuni and its surrounding territories. The city was officially known as Erivan (Russian: Эривань) under Russian rule during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The city also serves as the seat of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese; the largest diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest dioceses in the world.[23]. Overall we very much enjoyed the food, the service was great and the wine choice superb. [34][35], The principal symbol of Yerevan is Mount Ararat, which is visible from any area in the capital. The interiors of the stations resemble that of the former western Soviet nations, with chandeliers hanging from the corridors. Food products include processed meat, all types of canneries, wheat and flour, sweets and chocolate, dried fruits, soft drinks and beverages. Mayor’s assistant × Mayor’s assistant. As of 2017[update], the city is home to more than 250 schools, of which about 210 are state-owned, with 3/4 of them run by the municipality and the rest run by the ministry of education. The rolls crumble when you touch them. Jazz, classical, folk and traditional music are among several genres that are popular in the city of Yerevan. Other major plants in the city include the "Nairit" chemical and rubber plant, Rusal Armenal aluminum foil mill, "Grand Candy" Armenian-Canadian confectionery manufacturers, "Arcolad" chocolate factory, "Marianna" factory for dairy products, "Talgrig Group" for wheat and flour products, "Shant" ice cream factory, "Crown Chemicals" for paints, "ATMC" travertine mining company, Yerevan Watch Factory "AWI watches", Yerevan Jewellry Plant, and the mineral water factories of "Arzni", "Sil", and "Dilijan Frolova". The QSI International School, École Française Internationale en Arménie, Ayb School, Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex and Khoren and Shooshanig Avedisian School are among the prominent international or private schools in Yerevan. The Matenadaran is a library-museum and a research centre, regrouping 17,000 ancient manuscripts and several bibles from the Middle Ages. Argishti says, "The land was a desert, before the great works I accomplished upon it. Most probably, "Erebuni" has become known as "Yerevan" since at least the 7th century AD. The Armenian capital was chosen for the quality and variety of the programme it presented to the selection committee, which met at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris on 2 July 2010. [164], The location of the city on the shores of Hrazdan river has enabled the production of hydroelectricity. Scholar Margarit Israelyan notes these changes when comparing inscriptions found on two cuneiform tablets at Erebuni: The transcription of the second cuneiform bu [original emphasis] of the word was very essential in our interpretation as it is the Urartaean b that has been shifted to the Armenian v (b > v). In a few decades, Yerevan was transformed from a provincial town within the Russian Empire to Armenia's principal cultural, artistic, and industrial center, as well as becoming the seat of national government. Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant? Folk and classical music of Armenia was taught in state-sponsored conservatoires during the Soviet days. Starting from the late 1950s, religious music became widely spread when Armenian chants (also known as sharakans) were performed by the soprano Lusine Zakaryan. Hostels in Yerevan include a bohemian space aimed at artists, spots featuring dorms with curtain-lined pod beds for extra privacy and homely guesthouses with comfy couches and a welcoming ambience. Roughly $1.8 billion was spent on such construction in 2006, according to the national statistical service. The emblem is a rectangular shield with a blue border. 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[59] In general, Yerevan rapidly grew under Russian rule, both economically and politically. In 1410, Armenia fell under the control of the Kara Koyunlu Shia Oghuz Turkic tribe. [122] After the Armenian Genocide, many refugees from what Armenians call Western Armenia (nowadays Turkey, then Ottoman Empire) escaped to Eastern Armenia. [31], In the late medieval and early modern periods, when Yerevan was under Turkic and later Persian rule, the city was known in Persian as Iravân (Persian: ایروان‎). The fare -being one of the few things that is regulated- is fixed and controlled by authorities. Incourt Tennis Club -founded in 1974– is the largest in the city, with many indoor and outdoor courts. The construction of the city of Teishebaini, as well as the palace and the citadel was completed by the end of the 7th century BC, during the reign of Rusa III. The rest of the schools (about 40) are privately owned. It comprises a memorial stone made of three parts, the latter of which is dedicated to the intellectual and political figures who, as the museum's site says, "raised their protest against the Genocide committed against the Armenians by the Turks. Traditional dancing is very popular among Armenians. Many new streets and avenues were opened, such as the Argishti street, Italy street, Saralanj Avenue, Monte Melkonian Avenue, and the Northern Avenue. The events resulted in 10 deaths[73] and a subsequent 20-day state of emergency declared by President Robert Kocharyan.[74]. The city was quickly transformed into a modern industrial metropolis of over one million people. Dating girls in Yerevan. In 1724, the Erivan Fortress was besieged by the Ottoman army. Happy to find out that they opened a 2nd branch on Northern Ave. Nice atmosphere, quick service and friendly staff.More, The place is fabulous! The Yerevan Botanical Garden opened in 1935, the Victory park formed in the 1950s and the Circular Park are among the largest green spaces of the city. It has many divisions, including Mathematical and Technical Sciences, Physics and Astrophysics, Natural Sciences, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, Armenology and Social Sciences. [156] The industry of Yerevan is quite diversified including chemicals, primary metals and steel products, machinery, rubber products, plastics, rugs and carpets, textiles, clothing and footwear, jewellery, wood products and furniture, building materials and stone-processing, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, dairy product and processed food. Other major chains operating in central Yerevan include the Grand Hotel Yerevan of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World,[179] the Best Western Congress Hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton, the Hyatt Place, the Ibis Yerevan Center, and The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel of Marriott International.[180]. The ACBA-Credit Agricole is a subsidiary of the French Crédit Agricole, while the HSBC Bank Armenia is also operating in Yerevan. In the past few years, the city centre has also witnessed major road reconstruction, as well as the renovation of the Republic square, funded by the American-Armenian billionaire Kirk Kerkorian. [45] The Armenian territories formed the province of Persian Armenia within the Sasanian Empire. The total area of the 12 districts of Yerevan is 223 square kilometres (86 square miles).[99][100][101]. I had been there once before and had loved their Thai food so it was a must go. The Yerevan History Museum and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation History Museum are among the prominent museums that feature the history of Yerevan and the First Republic of Armenia respectively. They had my favorite white wine too. Well worth the visit, reccomended. The seal of the city is a crowned lion on a pedestal with the inscriptit in the upper part. In 1863, the Astafyan Street was redeveloped and opened. However, this peaceful period was shattered with the rise of Qara Iskander between 1420 and 1436, who reportedly made Armenia a "desert" and subjected it to "devastation and plunder, to slaughter, and captivity". The power station will be in service in 2019.[172]. "[25] By the late ancient Armenian Kingdom, new capital cities were established and Yerevan declined in importance. In 1983, the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex was opened. It is home to the Aram Khatchaturian concert hall and the Alexander Spendiarian auditorium of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet. In 1993-2003 studied at the secondary school N 19 after Nikol Aghbalyan. Soon after, Katoghike Tsiranavor Church in Avan was built between 595 and 602. The property is located 1.3 km from Sergei Parajanov Museum, 1.8 km from Yerevan Cascade and 2.1 km from Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral. [52] However, Ottoman control ended in 1604 when the Persians regained Yerevan as a result of first Ottoman-Safavid War. At that period, Yerevan was a small town with narrow roads and alleys, including the central quarter of Shahar, the Ghantar commercial centre, and the residential neighbourhoods of Kond, Dzoragyugh, Nork and Shentagh. Originally opened in 1961, a modern plant was built in 2007, furnished with a new gas-steam combined cycled turbine, to generate electric power. After 35 minutes of waiting by our initiative we asked about the delay, they promised that it will be ready after 7...minutes. Each administrative district of Yerevan has its own public park, such as the Buenos Aires Park and Tumanyan Park in Ajapnyak, Komitas park in Shengavit, Vahan Zatikian park in Malatia-Sebastia, David Anhaght park in Kanaker-Zeytun, the Family park in Avan, and Fridtjof Nansen park in Nor Nork. Consequently, Erebuni was completely neutralized, losing its role as an economic and strategic centre of Armenia. As of May 2017, only 5 trolleybus lines are in operation (2.6% share), with around 45 units in service. Biographical museums are also common in Yerevan. During the day of Vardavar, people from a wide array of ages are allowed to douse strangers with water. The National Library of Armenia located on Teryan Street of Yerevan, is the public library of the city and the entire republic. [209], In an attempt to promote figure skating and ice hockey in Armenia, the Irina Rodnina Figure Skating Centre was opened in Yerevan, in December 2015. [38], On 27 September 2004, Yerevan adopted an anthem, "Erebuni-Yerevan", written by Paruyr Sevak and composed by Edgar Hovhanisyan. [149] The time of the end of the project has not yet been defined. The Sayat-Nova Armenian Folk Song Ensemble was founded in Yerevan in 1938. Many districts including Yerevan were depopulated.[46]. Overall we very much enjoyed the food, the service was great and the wine choice superb. Many of the ancient Armenian and medieval churches of the city were destroyed by the Soviets in the 1930s during the Great Purge. The Yerevan Metro named after Karen Demirchyan, (Armenian: Կարեն Դեմիրճյանի անվան Երեւանի մետրոպոլիտեն կայարան (Karen Dyemirchyani anvan Yerevani metropoliten kayaran)) is a rapid transit system that serves the capital city since 1981. When Armenia became a republic of the Soviet Union, Yerevan remained as capital and accommodated all the political and diplomatic institutions in the republic. The first excavations at the Shengavit historical site was conducted between 1936 and 1938 under the guidance of archaeologist Yevgeny Bayburdyan. As of July 2017, the following railway trips are scheduled from and to Yerevan: The Yerevan-Ararat-Yerevan route is temporarily not in operation, while the Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan route will operate starting from 2 October 2017. In addition, each administrative district of Yerevan has its own public library (usually more than one library). During the 1840s and the 1850s, many schools were opened in the city. In July 2016, a group of armed men calling themselves the Daredevils of Sassoun (Armenian: Սասնա Ծռեր Sasna Tsrrer) stormed a police station in Erebuni District of Yerevan, taking several hostages, demanding the release of opposition leader Jirair Sefilian and the resignation of President Serzh Sargsyan. However, with the establishment of the Zakarid Principality of Armenia in 1201 under the Georgian protectorate, the Armenian territories of Yerevan and Lori had significantly grown. Yerevan-Gyumri-Yerevan, with 3 daily trips operating since 15 June 2017. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Yerevan became the capital of Armenia on 21 September 1991. [62] In 1917, the Russian Empire ended with the October Revolution. sur, "Stéphane/armenews, " Les prix de l'immobilier à Erevan en hausse en 2007 " sur, "Երևանի 33-րդ թաղամասը. Enjoy magnificent views from every room, as well as from our 2 on-site restaurants, which offer lovely outdoor dining areas for easy access to the surrounding scenery. As a result, many historic buildings were demolished, including churches, mosques, the Erivan Fortress, baths, bazaars and caravanserais. In 2007, the capital had 1,107,800 inhabitants. Other major public libraries include the Avetik Isahakyan Central Library founded in 1935, the Republican Library of Medical Sciences founded in 1939, the Library of Science and Technology founded in 1957, and the Musical Library founded in 1965. [134] It usually hosts temporary expositions. There are many historical sites, churches and citadels in areas and regions surrounding the city of Yerevan, such as Garni Temple, Zvartnots Cathedral, the monasteries of Khor Virap and Geghard, etc. Erebuni Fortress, also known as Arin Berd, is the hill where the city of Yerevan was founded in 782 BC by King Argishti I. Yerevan-Araks-Yerevan, with a daily trip. Well worth the visit, reccomended.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. It is mostly used for indoor sport events, including ice hockey and figure skating shows. Ferhad Pasha managed to build the Erivan Fortress on the ruins of one thousand-years old ancient Armenian fortress, on the shores of Hrazdan river. [61] In 1913, for the first time in the city, a telephone line with eighty subscribers became operational. After two decades, archaeologist Sandro Sardarian resumed the excavations starting from 1958 until 1983. [178] The city has a majority of luxury hotels, modern restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs. [87], Yerevan is a densely built city but still offers several public parks throughout its districts, graced with mid-sized green gardens. This has been one of my favourite places but the quality of service is meh. [161] Starting from 2000, Yerevan has witnessed a massive construction boom, funded mostly by Armenian millionaires from Russia and the United States, with an extensive and controversial redevelopment process in which many 18th and 19th-century buildings have been demolished and replaced with new buildings. It is located on Mashtots Avenue at central Yerevan. In 658 AD, at the height of the Arab Islamic invasions, Erebuni-Yerevan was conquered during the Muslim conquest of Persia, as it was part of Persian-ruled Armenia. Is this a place where you pay before receiving your order? [146] The entire project costs more than US$100 million. Reading carefully your review we have to say that you probably had negative experience with sushi in a different restaurant, as we do not serve sushi in Wine Republic. The province of Persian Armenia (also known as Persarmenia) lasted until 646, when the province was dissolved with the Muslim conquest of Persia. Vardavar is the most widely celebrated festival among Armenians, having it roots back to the pagan history of Armenia. [192], The Football Academy of Yerevan operated by the Football Federation of Armenia is an up-to-date training academy complex, opened in 2010. The Malkhas jazz club founded by renowned artist Levon Malkhasian, is among the most popular clubs in the city. K-Telecom's Vicacell-MTS, founded in 2004 in Yerevan, and currently owned by, Hakopian, T. Kh. Building materials mainly include travertine, crushed stones, asphalt and asphalt concrete. Occupying an area of 17 hectares, the origins of the park and the artificial lake date back to the period of king Argishti I of Urartu during the 8th century BC. The southern part of the city currently known as Shengavit has been populated since at least 3200 BC, during the period of Kura–Araxes culture of the early Bronze Age. The city has 1,080 streets with a total length of 750 km. The Yerevan Zoo founded in 1940, the Yerevan Circus opened in 1956, and the Yerevan Water World opened in 2001, are among the popular entertaining centres in the city. Հյուսիսային պողոտայում անցկացվեց "Երևան Տարազ ֆեստ" առաջին փառատոնը", "The 3rd Yerevan Beer Fest was held in a pleasant atmosphere", "Website of Zvartnots International Airport", "Transport department of Yerevan Municipality", "Arminfo, "Last Tram Put Out Of Operation in Yerevan, "ArmenPress, "Yerevan - Batumi railway communication to resume in Summer", ArmeniaDiaspora.com", Yerevan-Tbilisi-Batumi-Yerevan railway trip, "Armenia among the top 10 safest countries", "Megarian Carpet Open Joint-Stock Company", "Haroutiun Khatchatrian, " Un ambitieux agenda économique pour l'Arménie: Le nouveau gouvernement pourra-t-il relever le défi ? " Short address of the current page; Spyur.am/kp ; Dear user, Please when connecting with the company, mention "Spyur" as a source of information. A large number of ensembles, orchestras and choirs of different types of Armenian and international music are active in the city. [66] In 1968, the city's 2,750th anniversary was commemorated. Meet, flirt, invite girls for dates Yerevan, Yerevan. They had my favorite white wine too. The regulating body of the Armenian Church in Yerevan is the Araratian Pontifical Diocese, with the Surp Sarkis Cathedral being the seat of the diocese. Yerevan State University, American University of Armenia, Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, Yerevan State Medical University and Armenian State Pedagogical University are the top rated universities of Armenia and among the top rated in the region. On the other hand, the Argentina-based Armenian businessman Eduardo Eurnekian took over the airport, while the cascade development project was funded by the US based Armenian millionaire Gerard L. Cafesjian. Another national library of Yerevan is the Khnko Aper Children's Library, founded in 1933. The construction of the first station (Ajapnyak) and of the one-kilometre (0.62-mile) tunnel linking it to the rest of the network will cost US$18 million. Situated in the Ararat plain, the historic lands of Armenia, it served as the best logical choice for capital of the young republic at the time. Many of the districts around central Yerevan were named after former Armenian communities that were destroyed by the Ottoman Turks during the Armenian Genocide. Situated in Yerevan and with Republic Square reachable within 600 metres, F & F Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a garden. [33] Up until the mid-1970s the city's name was spelled Erevan, more often than Yerevan, in English sources. During the rule of the Bagratuni dynasty of Armenia between 885 and 1045, Yerevan was relatively a secure part of the Kingdom before falling to the Byzantines. The trolleybus system is owned and operated by the municipality. One theory regarding the origin of Yerevan's name is the city was named after the Armenian king, Yervand (Orontes) IV, the last leader of the Orontid Dynasty, and founder of the city of Yervandashat. The city was renamed back to Yerevan (Ереван) in 1936. A second section designated for departures was inaugurated in May 2007. Carpet industry in Armenia has a deeply rooted history with ancient traditions, therefore, carpet production is rather developed in Yerevan with three major factories that also produce hand-made rugs. It has a single line of 12.1 km (7.5 mi) length with 10 active stations and 45 units in service. [58] In 1829, Armenian repatriates from Persia were resettled in the city and a new quarter was built. As a consequence, Yerevan significantly lost its Armenian population who had declined to 20%, while Muslims including Persians, Turks, Kurds and Tatars gained dominance with around 80% of the city's population. ! The Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra founded in 1925, is one of the oldest musical groups in Yerevan and modern Armenia. [190], Football is the most played and popular sport in Yerevan and the entire country. The Armenian Genocide museum is found at the foot of Tsitsernakaberd memorial and features numerous eyewitness accounts, texts and photographs from the time. The territory was named after a Turkic leader known as Emir Saad. [191], Recently, MMA has gained massive popularity in Armenia, being promoted by Armfighting Professional Federation based in Yerevan. Armenians mainly occupied the Kond neighbourhood of Yerevan and the rural suburbs around the city. Zvartnots airport has also conducted renovation projects with the growing number of tourists visiting the country. Some old Soviet-era trolleybuses have been replaced with comparably new ones. In 1501–02, most of the Eastern Armenian territories including Yerevan were swiftly conquered by the emerging Safavid dynasty of Iran led by Shah Ismail I. [170][171] In March 2017, the construction of a new thermal power plant was launched with an initial investment of US$258 million and an envisaged capacity of 250 megawatts. went to Soviet Armenia, with most of them settling in Yerevan. Hence, Yerevan is home to many leading enterprises of Armenia and the Caucasus for the production of alcoholic beverages, such as the Yerevan Ararat Brandy Factory, Yerevan Brandy Company, Yerevan Champagne Wines Factory, "Beer of Yerevan" (Kilikia Beer) brewery, Armco Brandy Factory, Proshyan Brandy Factory and Astafian Wine-Brandy Factory. In post-Soviet Armenia, an Armenian progressive rock scene has been developed in Yerevan, mainly through Vahan Artsruni, the Oaksenham rock band, and the Dorians band. Between 522 BC and 331 BC, Erebuni was one of the main centers of the Satrapy of Armenia, a region controlled by the Orontid Dynasty as one of the satrapies of the Achaemenid Empire. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, due to economic crises, thousands fled Armenia, mostly to Russia, North America and Europe. Yerevan served as the seat of the newly formed Armenian Oblast between 1828 and 1840. +(374 11) 514 120. more. The only railway that goes to Iran to the south passes by the closed border of Nakhchivan. Officially, the scores of multi-storied buildings are part of large-scale urban planning projects. Armenia became a Christian nation in the early 4th century, during the reign of the Arsacid king Tiridates III. Many public and private TV and radio channels operate in Yerevan. The second wave of repatriation occurred from 1946 to 1948, when about 100,000 ethnic Armenians from Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt, France, United States etc. At a height between 1300 and 1450 meters above sea level, the reserve occupies an area of 120 hectares, mainly consisted of semi-deserted mountains-steppe. The Edgar Elbakyan Theatre of Drama and Comedy is among the prominent theatres run by the private sector. During the second Russo-Persian War of the 19th century, the Russo-Persian War of 1826–28, Yerevan was captured by Russian troops under general Ivan Paskevich on 1 October 1827. The public park of Erebuni District along with its artificial lake is the oldest garden in the city. Tamanian incorporated national traditions with contemporary urban construction. In 2009, Simonyan was joined by professor Mitchell S. Rothman from the Widener University of Pennsylvania. The city became part of the Emirate of Armenia under the Umayyad Caliphate. The Lovers' Park on Marshal Baghramyan Avenue and the English Park at the centre of the city, dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries respectively, are among the most popular parks for the Yerevantsis. It is common to see people pouring buckets of water from balconies on unsuspecting people walking below them. During excavations, the remains of a governors palace that contained a hundred and twenty rooms spreading across more than 40,000 m2 (10 acres) was found, along with a citadel dedicated to the Urartian god Teisheba. Happy to find out that they opened a 2nd branch on Northern Ave. Nice atmosphere, quick service and friendly staff. Gastronomic Corner of Yerevan ! We waited about an hour, missed some important meetings... It has been the capital since 1918, the fourteenth in the history of Armenia and the seventh located in or around the Ararat plain. The Afsharids controlled Eastern Armenia from the mid 1730s until the 1790s. Currently, Futsal Club Leo based in Yerevan, is considered as the most successful team in the Armenian Futsal Premier League. Mind you it was Jan. 2nd. Heiko Krger, Heiko Krüger. However, Iranian troops commanded by Shah Safi retook Yerevan on 1 April 1636. I highly recommend this place for dining, We were an easy sell, Armenian cuisine and wine....shut up and take my money. With the establishment of new cities such as Armavir, Zarehavan, Bagaran and Yervandashat, the importance of Erebuni had gradually declined. Armenia, 0026, Yerevan Arshakunyats Ave., 34/3 Building (view on map) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (10:00-22:00) ( 374-11 ) 888 888 [84][85][86] Downtown houses deemed too small are increasingly demolished and replaced by high-rise buildings. more. The Komitas Chamber Music House opened in 1977, is the home of chamber music performers and lovers in Armenia. As an attractive outsourcing location for Western European, Russian and American multinationals, Yerevan headquarters many international companies. [70] After a series of riot and violent protests around the Parliament building on 25 September, the government sent tanks and troops to Yerevan to enforce the ban on rallies and demonstrations on the following day. In 2011, the garden was entirely remodeled and named as Lyon Park, to become a symbol of the partnership between the cities of Lyon and Yerevan.[88]. Your love on Mamba.ru site is waiting for you. Currently, the city is home to the Arm Carpet factory opened in 1924, as well as the Tufenkian handmade carpets (since 1994), and Megerian handmade carpets (since 2000). The system transports more than 60,000 people on a daily basis. It was founded in 1971, and is home to individual as well as team sport schools, such as wrestling, boxing, weightlifting, judo, athletics, acrobatic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics, swimming, table tennis, cycling, basketball, volleyball and handball. The Northern Avenue that connects the Opera House with Abovyan street is a popular pedestrian zone in Yerevan with modern residential buildings, business centres, restaurants, bars and cafés. [201], Armenia Sports Union (Spartak Sports Union between 1935 and 1999) is a sports society mainly involved in individual Olympic sports, including boxing, weightlifting, athletics, wrestling, taekwondo, table tennis, etc. [126] In 2010, the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Holy Cross Russian Orthodox church took place with the presence of Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow. [90] Therefore, Yerevan functions similarly to the provinces of Armenia with a few specifications. Among 50 highest cities with over 1 million inhabitants. [ 197.... 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