Featured
My friend Hovo
The minute you catch Hovo’s attention, his cheeks wrinkle, his eyes crinkle and his teeth flash into a huge grin. When I first met him, the young server thought I was Russian and greeted me […]
Gyumri
News
Murder Near Russian Military Base Tests Yerevan-Moscow Bond
GYUMRI—Authorities in Armenia have confirmed the arrest of a yet unnamed Russian soldier for the brutal murder of an Armenian woman. The 23 year-old serviceman allegedly accosted 57 year-old Julieta Ghukasyan on the morning of December […]
Poetry
Stand!
Stand! Your feet still have the strength To tread for centuries. Stand! Your hands still have the life To build. Stand! The fire is still in your eyes To burn. Stand! You’re still mad enough […]
Culture
Aregak Bakery: Making Pastries and Changing Perspectives
Several weeks ago, I sat waiting for a cappuccino inside Gyumri’s new Aregak Bakery. A particularly earnest young barista was working the espresso machine, taking direction from his more experienced counterpart. After frothing and pouring […]