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spinning stories from peace corps armenia
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Before coming to Armenia, I tried to learn as much about the country as possible. For me, the best way to learn about a place is through art that highlights it. Armenian cinema does not get the flowers it deserves. Here is a short list of Armenian movies and TV shows that will teach you
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Armenia is a nation of contradictions. East and West, ancient and developing, untamed and connected. For me, these contradictions can be understood in the differences between its two largest cities, Yerevan and Gyumri. Two mountains appear in the background and stories of these cities. In Yerevan, Ararat towers over pink tuff, traffic and new developments.
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Last week, I took a solo trip up to Georgia and realized what living in Armenia means to me. Traveling to other countries from Armenia is difficult. 72% of Armenia’s border is closed. 27 miles are open at the tail of the country, in Meghri, bordering Iran. Not the ideal destination for an American (though
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