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spinning stories from peace corps armenia
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My next door neighbor here in Armenia is an officer in the Russian army. I’m sure it looked suspicious when a young, single, American, who speaks Armenian, moved into the apartment next door (which has a very convenient view of where my neighbor takes his smoke breaks). It doesn’t help my case that one of…
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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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