Armenia

One of the top attractions in Yerevan, Armenia is the Cascade - stairways providing probably the most beautiful views of the city. I have been in Yerevan for the third time, but this was the first time I decided to visit Cascade actually.  We took a taxi from Arminyan street right next to our hotel - Republica, and shortly explained to a taxi driver in Russian - that I want to go there - where the most beautiful photos of Yerevan can be taken - stairways. The taxi driver soon realized I'm…

Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is a city with a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. It's also home to some of the best luxury hotels in the region, each offering its own unique blend of comfort, sophistication, and style. Whether you're visiting Yerevan for business or pleasure, there's no shortage of high-end accommodations to choose from. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at some of the top luxury hotels in Yerevan and what makes them stand out. Please note:…

Mayrig is a feature film about Armenian immigrant family living in France, shortly after they have emigrated from their motherland - Armenia. Set on the streets of 1920-ties in Marseilles, France this film shows different aspects of life and struggles of an Armenian family. You can access this movie on Youtube A chapter or some 30 minutes is dedicated to Armenian Genocide in 1915 - when Ottoman empire humiliated, starved and mass killed a large population of Armenian people. Mayrig movie is…

I spent a lovely afternoon at one of the many parks in Tbilisi on Eristavi street. I was surprised to see that there were many American people living or walking around the area. I had some free time and decided to buy an English newspaper, but I was disappointed to find out that all the newspapers and magazines at the stands were in Georgian. When I asked if they had any Russian newspapers, I was offered a crossword puzzle. I continued my search for a newspaper in English or Russian and…

Drupal is a popular content management system (CMS) that has been gaining traction in Armenia in recent years. This open-source platform is used by individuals and organizations around the world to build and manage websites and web applications. Drupal is known for its flexibility, scalability, and security, making it a popular choice for both small and large websites. In Armenia, there are several Drupal development companies that provide a wide range of services to clients. These companies…

<p>Total GDP in Armenia for 2013 made $ 4 266,8 billions Armenian Dram, what is about $10,4 billion, making 3.5% increase compared to previous (2012) year.</p><p>Armenian government making forecast for 2013 wanted to see increase 6.2%.</p><p>According to Armenian State budget, this year forecast is for 5.2%</p>

Etchmiadzin Cathedral is considered the oldest cathedral in the world. The original church was built in the early fourth century between 301 and 303 according to tradition by Armenia's patron saint Gregory the Illuminator, following the adoption of Christianity as a state religion by King Tiridates III.  I had a chance to visit this holy site at start of 2014, a harsh winter was in Yerevan and affected photos listed bellow. I would love to return here and re-photograph in Summer.  At the…

We stayed at this boutique hotel in Yerevan for 2 nights at the start of January 2014. This hotel is one of the best I have visited lately. It's truly a boutique hotel - apartments are clean and warm. The King size bed is awesome and Sateliite TV with more than 200 Russian (and not only) channels is all the traveler needs.The hotel offers a really nice feature - breakfast in the room. Fruits and water are for free + plus in your fridge, you 'll find soda and wine + that's for small extra money.…

The former Soviet Union was a vast region that encompassed a number of countries with distinct cultures, economies, and political systems. In 2013, the region was still recovering from the economic and political upheavals of the previous decades, and minimum wages varied widely across the countries that made up the former Soviet Union. Previously I have already measured and compared minimum wages in Baltic states, Caucasus and Central Asia. All of these once were a part of the Soviet Union.…

<p>Yesterday I wrote about <a href="http://reinisfischer.com/minimum-wage-baltic-states">minimum wages in Baltic states</a>. Today I would like to write about minimum wages in South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia) countries. Both of these regions was once a part of Soviet Union, and for me it's interesting to compare how each of the regions have developed since collapse of Soviet Union.</p><p>Armenia $108, Azerbaijan $133, Georgia $54</p…