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'Vochinch' - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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November 22, 2004. The main indicator of this vochinch phenomenon amongst the youth is the fact that there are virtually no youth actively involved in politics in Armenia. Parliament members are typically over 40 and have no appeal to younger generations. Rather than mobilizing, the youth remain silent regarding all politics, as they believe that the system cannot change, and that it is futile to even try. Or, they are simply uninterested. Posted by Christian Garbis at 1:59 PM. Links to this post. Anothe...
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Time to Let Go - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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November 1, 2014. Time to Let Go. When you fight to cling to people who are no longer meant to be in your life, you delay your destiny. Let them go. My second marriage after only five years has failed. My wife and I have been unhappy together for well over a year. She claims I don’t give her. She could never properly elaborate on what she really meant),. But we both eventually realized that we were simply not meant to be together. Posted by Christian Garbis at 10:13 PM. Links to this post. A Visit to Yer...
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A Pomegranate Paradise - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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November 3, 2010. Over the weekend I made my third pilgrimage to Meghri, the gorgeous Armenian town bordering Iran, this time with my adventure-seeking father-in-law Levon who has been itching to get out of Yerevan for several months. The last time he left was for his birthday party in Aghveran in late June. If he leaves the city once during the year he considers himself a fortunate man. It was his time on Saturday morning. We followed the same path to Meghri that I traveled along last year with Sergey.
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Birthday Wishes - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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February 2, 2015. Today's my birthday, which coincidentally falls on Groundhog Day. Yes, that indeed is a hilarious coincidence. Good thing no one in Armenia knows what Groundhog Day is, never mind a groundhog. I have only two wishes for my birthday:. I hope that's not very much to ask for. Labels: Thoughts and Musings. Posted by Christian Garbis at 12:43 AM. Links to this post. May God bless you and your boys! Happy Birthday, my friend! Monday, February 02, 2015. Tuesday, February 10, 2015. You have eve...
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The Godfather, Part II - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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December 16, 2004. The Godfather, Part II. An interesting, quite touching favor was asked of me just shortly after my arrival in September - I was honored to have been offered the privilege of serving as the 'kavor,' or the Godfather, for my close friend Karen Minasian, who I have known for over two years. More on this soon. In the posted photo I am seen on the far right, in partial disbelief that Karen was actually going through with it. Posted by Christian Garbis at 5:28 PM. Links to this post.
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Notes From Hairenik’s 10th Anniversary - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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November 21, 2014. Notes From Hairenik’s 10th Anniversary. This month Notes From Hairenik celebrates its decennial, online for 10 years straight. I can’t believe a decade has passed already, seems like I just moved here a few years ago. It’s unbelievable how quickly time passes. Over the years I have documented all facets of my personal life and observations about Armenian culture, society and politics on this blog, and I’ve told the stories of countless citizens, usually ordinary people. I grew signific...
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A return to Ararat - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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October 9, 2006. A return to Ararat. I spent the past weekend in the Ararat plains, where Sergey, my surrogate father in. Owns about 10 hectares of land. The view is simply spectacular there, as his farm is located practically at the foot of. He is about one kilometer away from the official Armenian border, and the. Is only another two kilometers further. I’ve been going out there since 2002, when I lived in. For about eight months. He more recently installed a trailer as his base of operations which has...
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Centennial - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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April 24, 2015. My grandmother Clara Movsessian Russian, a survivor of the. Is 100 years old, born October 28, 1914. She still lives in her home of 70 years in Arlington, Massachusetts. But she's more than just my grandmother, she's my heroine, my fount of inspiration. She taught me determination, resilience. And I love her very much. Below is a fragment from her memoirs, which I am still in the process of editing. Where are you going now? I’m from Kharpert, too. I was born in Husenig. Haigouhi asked Nis...
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Avtoshuga - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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February 11, 2008. I first came to the market, otherwise known as avtoshuga here, in late 2004 as I was in the market for a Niva. Nevertheless I ended up buying mine from a guy at the market located in Vanadzor. What year is it? So what are you saying? Well, I’m asking $4500 but I’ll lower the price. How much do you want me to lower it? I was hoping he would say $300 or something. I’ll sell it to you for $4000. I can’t go any lower. Is there anything wrong with it? Hasn’t been hit or something? Hmm He wa...
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Places In Yerevan To Drink, Eat and Listen - Notes From Hairenik | An Armenian Blog
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June 2, 2009. Places In Yerevan To Drink, Eat and Listen. Now that summer is finally upon is, I’ve made a short list of favorite places to wine and dine, not to mention venues to hear excellent music. Not all of these places are fancy by any means, some are as basic as they come. But you won’t go wrong by checking them out. The Soviet Café,. Abovyan Street, near the intersection with Tumanyan Street. This place has a great selection of Italian food, including various pasta dishes and pizzas, prepared...
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