Christian Garbis

Christian Garbis is a writer and experimental filmmaker born and raised in Greater Boston. He received his BA in English and Certificate in Film Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He has been contributing to the Armenian Weekly since 1994 and has served as an assistant editor for the paper. He lives in Yerevan with his wife and son and maintains two blogs documenting his impressions: Notes From Hairenik and Footprints Armenia. His first novel is partly based on his experiences in Armenia.
Interviews

An Interview with Edward Avedisian, Benefactor of the Avedisian School in Yerevan

On Fri., June 22 a groundbreaking ceremony was held on the site where the new Khoren and Shooshanig Avedisian School…

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News

Republicans Win Majority in National Assembly, Controversy Anticipated

YEREVAN (A.W.)—In what will either be viewed as a memorable political triumph or the start of an endless campaign of…

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Opinion

Garbis: A Defeatist Nation

With the Armenian National Assembly elections slated for May 6, I am obliged to reflect upon the political situation of…

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Opinion

Garbis: Notes on Emigration

Emigration is the single most detrimental threat to the Armenian nation today, even more so than governmental corruption. The National…

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Opinion

Garbis: Reflecting on 20 Years of Independence

Twenty years ago when Armenia declared itself independent from Soviet rule, it was not only claiming statehood, it was calling…

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Opinion

An Opposition Astray

YEREVAN (A.W.)–The Armenian National Congress, a block of oppositional parties led by former president Levon Ter-Petrossian, has been actively engaged…

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Opinion

Garbis: Opposition’s Demands Met: Now What?

The three demands of the Armenian National Congress put before the government—namely the release of all “political prisoners,” the right…

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News

Exclusive Interview with Raffi Hovannisian

‘Armenians in our own country have to be liberated,’ says Heritage Party leader YEREVAN, Armenia (A.W.)—It is the fifth day…

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Opinion

Garbis: Can ‘Revolution’ in Armenia Be Real?

Last week a peaceful protest in front of the Government Building in Yerevan turned ugly when a swarm of police…

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News

Trying to Make a Buck in Armenia: A Man Struggles to Stay in Business

Garegin Habajian, who goes by the nickname Gagik, operated his own fuel business from his home garage on Davit Bek…

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