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American University of Armenia

The American University of Armenia (AUA) (Armenian: Հայաստանի ամերիկյան համալսարան) is a private, nonsectarian, independent university founded in 1991 in Yerevan, Armenia. Its creation inspired in the aftermath of the 1988 Leninakan Earthquake, the university is the first Armenian institution modeled on Western-style higher education, committed to teaching, research, and service.

Located at 40.1933, 44.5045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1991, Universities in Armenia, Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Education in Yerevan

Armenian National Academy of Sciences

The Armenian Academy of Sciences (Armenian: Հայաստանի Հանրապետության գիտությունների ազգային ակադեմիա) is the primary body that conducts research in and coordinates activities in the fields of science and social sciences in the Republic of Armenia. It was founded on November 29, 1943. The Academy of Sciences central location is in the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, although other branches exist in Gyumri, Sevan, Goris, Vanadzor and Ghapan.

Located at 40.1917, 44.5086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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National academies of sciences, Research institutes in Armenia, Science and technology in Armenia, Organizations based in Armenia, USSR Academy of Sciences, Language regulators, 1943 establishments in the Soviet Union

National Assembly (Armenia)

The National Assembly (Armenian: Ազգային Ժողով, Azgayin Zhoghov) is the legislative branch of the government of Armenia.

Located at 40.1899, 44.5091 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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National legislatures, Politics of Armenia, 1938 establishments in Armenia, Unicameral legislatures

Yerevan State Linguistic University

Yerevan State Linguistic University after Valery Brusov (YSLU) is a university in Yerevan, Armenia, which trains specialists in Russian, English, French, German, Greek, Spanish languages, practical psychology, history, political science, area studies and other humanities.

Located at 40.1874, 44.5107 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities and institutes established in the Soviet Union, Universities in Armenia, Education in Yerevan, Academic language institutions

Arabkir district

Arabkir District is a neighborhood that used to be a separate village in Yerevan, Armenia. As of the 2011 estimate, the district has a population of 130,600. It is bordered by Hrazdan River to the north and west, the Kentron to the south, and Kanaker-Zeytun to the east. Its main thoroughfare is Komitas Avenue. The district is commonly divided into five smaller neighborhoods: Nor Arabkir, Mergelyan, Aygedzor, Kanaker Hydropower Plant and Raykom.

Located at 40.2078, 44.5058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Districts of Yerevan, Populated places in Yerevan

1999 Armenian parliament shooting

The 1999 Armenian parliament shooting (Armenian: Ազգային ժողովի ահաբեկչություն literally National Assembly terrorist attack); also known as October 27 (Հոկտեմբերի 27) was an attack on the Armenian National Assembly in the capital Yerevan on October 27, 1999 at 5:15 p. m, by a group of armed men led by Nairi Hunanyan that killed Prime Minister Vazgen Sargsyan, Speaker of Parliament Karen Demirchyan, 5 other high-ranking officials and one journalist.

Located at 40.19, 44.5092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1999 in Armenia, Politics of Armenia, Deaths by firearm in Armenia, Mass murder in 1999, Terrorism in Armenia, Attempted coups

Institute of Mathematics of National Academy of Sciences of Armenia

The Institute of Mathematics of National Academy of Sciences of Armenia originated as the Section for Mathematics and Mechanics, created within the newly formed Armenian Academy of Sciences in 1944. The section later developed into an Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics of Armenian Academy of Sciences whose first Director was Academician Artashes Shahinian, known for his results in complex analysis.

Located at 40.1926, 44.5081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1944 establishments in Armenia, Science and technology in Armenia, Research institutes in Armenia

Nor Arabkir

Nor Arabkir (also, Arabkir) is a town in the Yerevan Province of Armenia.

Located at 40.2003, 44.4942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Yerevan

House-Museum of Aram Khachaturian

The Aram Khachaturian House-Museum (Armenian: Արամ Խաչատրյանի Տուն-Թանգարան) opened in Yerevan, Armenia in 1982 and is devoted to the exhibition of the Armenian composer’s personal artifacts, as well as to the research and study of his creative output. Since the idea of the museum came about in the 1970s, Khachaturian himself was actively involved in its design. In fact, the composer left his manuscripts, letters, his piano, various memorabilia and personal gifts to the institution in his will.

Located at 40.1902, 44.5134 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Yerevan, Biographical museums in Armenia, Music museums

Cafesjian Museum of Art

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is an art museum in Yerevan, Armenia. It is situated in central Yerevan in the area in and around the Cascade. At the core of the museum's permanent collection is the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection of Art. The inauguration took place on 17 November 2009.

Located at 40.1934, 44.5157 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Armenia, Museums in Yerevan, 2009 establishments in Armenia, Art museums established in 2009

Yerevan Cascade

The Cascade is a giant stairway in Yerevan, Armenia. It links the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument neighborhood. Inside the Cascade, underneath the exterior steps is an escalator going the length of the complex. There are also rooms connected to some of the landings along the escalators which comprise the Cafesjian Museum of Art. The exterior of Cascade, in addition to stairs has multiple levels with fountains and sculptures.

Located at 40.1911, 44.5156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Yerevan, Stairways, Visitor attractions in Yerevan

Mashtots Park Movement

Mashtots Park Movement (Armenian: Մաշտոցի պուրակի շարժում), also known as #SaveMashtotsPark and OccupyMashtots began as a sit-in on February 11, 2012 in Mashtots Park, Yerevan. The protest was initiated by "This City Belongs to Us" civic initiative, and grew into a full-scale movement.

Located at 40.1819, 44.5097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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2012 in Armenia, Nonviolent occupation, Nonviolent resistance movements, Occupy movement, Political movements in Armenia, , Protests in Armenia, Yerevan