The defense of Martakert (1992) was one
of the most significant episodes in the
Karabakh War (1991-95), when both Armenia
and Azerbaijan sustained heavy casualties
during battles.
Four Armenians were among 7,000 mentally
impaired athletes who recently participated
in the Special Olympics in Dublin, Ireland.
The games were held June 21-29, with 159
countries entered including Armenia's first-ever
delegation.
About 14 years ago, Soviet authorities decided
to create an open-air museum in Echmiadzin
with replicas of famous Armenian churches
and monasteries. Since, 12 miniatures have
been an attraction in the city square.
Pollen Nation: The
Lori region offers health in the air
By Gayane
Mkrtchyan ArmeniaNow reporter
The four-hour journey from Yerevan is hardly
noticed when a traveler reaches the Lori
region. The final pass is through a one-kilometer
long tunnel from which is entered evergreen
forests and the beauty that produced the
great novelist, Pushkin.
The National Chamber Orchestra made a
tour of Karabakh last weekend, including an open-air
performance at the College of Applied Sciences in Shushi.
THe Orchestra is back from a recent tour of Moscow and
St. Petersburg.
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