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spinning stories from peace corps armenia
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March 10th was my one-year anniversary in Armenia, and you could say I’m out of the honeymoon phase. I have a routine at my site. I know what to expect day to day, and communication is less of a barrier. A year in, I feel more attuned to Armenia’s nuances, contrasts, and contradictions. This article…
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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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