having grown up in New England, there is nothing more fabulous than a beautiful snow that blankets the city and serves for some great entertainment (snow fight, anyone)? My older daughter Alexandra has been anxiously awaiting Armenia’s first real snow fall and it finally started coming this past week. And lots of it. While we haven’t been hit as badly as some other parts of Eastern Europe, we did get some accumulation that did provide for some wonderful entertainment. And this is the first year in my almost ten years in Armenia that I recall the city actually clearing roads (and some side walks) so well.
Author Archives: Arina
Armenian Soap Operas at their Finest
Posted by Arina
on December 16, 2011
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I don’t watch a lot of TV in Armenia. Maybe it’s because I have two young daughters and don’t really have time. Or maybe it’s because there is a limited number of quality shows. But the few times I have watched TV, I have found the soap operas to be the most mind-boggling. ArmComedy summarized their quality in a great short clip I recommend you all watch. Enjoy!
Apple in Armenia?
Posted by Arina
on November 10, 2011
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Just read on news.am that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak visited Armenia today(http://news.am/eng/news/81433.html). I’m sure you’ve all read that Steve Jobs’s adoptive Mom was Armenian – so it’s great to hear that Steve W visited. I wonder when we’ll find out why…
Shopping in Armenia
Posted by Arina
on October 27, 2011
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When I first moved to Yerevan almost nine years ago, shopping was not the easiest thing to do. From clothing/shoes to groceries, I always felt like I was missing something from back home. Armenia has come a long way since then. Dozens of franchises have sprung up across the city and just yesterday Aldo Shoes opened up it’s (very large) doors on Abovian Street. Shoe shopping just became a lot easier. Now if they would just hurry up and open a Trader Joes!
It’s good to be back!
Posted by Arina
on October 20, 2011
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Almost ten years ago, I knew little of Armenia. Just that my brother had volunteered three months of his time here that summer and that I needed to one up him. So through the Armenian Volunteer Corps, in June 2002, I embarked on a life changing journey to Yerevan. Other than visits to my parents in the US and work trips, I have not left Armenia since. Why? Well… it’s simple. I LOVE LIVING HERE.
I’m excited that Raffi has restarted this blog and hope to be able to show you all a glimpse at what life in Armenia is like… for me. I am now married (to a hayastanci 
) and have two young daughters. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to raise my children. I work for a great international nonprofit that enables me to interact with some of Armenia’s brightest students and professionals. Oh – and driving back from Gyumri yesterday, I saw my first snow!