Pictures from my trip to Armenia

[Armenian]

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That is not correct. The majority of buildings that have been demolished were constructed during the Czarist-period.

This comment proves your delirium.

Yes Catman, much of the filthy slums of Yerevan sprang-up during the Czarist period. Does this mean we must preserve them?

It is short-sighted to say that buildings that are not old are not, or do not have the potentual to be, important historical landmarks. For example, although dating only from the 1970s the "Palace of Youth" was a landmark structure, and an irreplacable building for the architectural history of Yerevan. In any other country it would have been protected against demolition.

Bullkaka. The "Palace of Youth" is an ugly Soviet eyesore, not a landmark by any stretch of the imagination. I don't recall seeing it last summer but I hope you are right about its destruction.

Of the Soviet era modern architecture, I like the Sports Complex. And notice how Yerevancis adore ii as well? Notice how Yerevancis adore Tamanyan's buildings? Notice how Yerevancis adore their museums, theaters, concert halls, etc?

Yerevancis love their city and they appreciate their cultural heritage.

Onward bulldozers, the modernization of Yerevan must forge ahead.

[Armenian]

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In a decade or two, Yerevan will become a decent modernized city if construction continues at this rate.

I agree. And if you take into consideration the socio-political conditions under which the natives of Armenia have had to live, its nothing short of a miracle.

Despite earthquake, war, economic collapse, blockade, landlock, f***ed up neighborhood, Armenia today is one of the safest, most stable countries in the world. This speaks volumes about the capability, civility and tenacity of our nation.

However, there's no sign of this construction boom in the smaller cities and towns.

This is only natural. The construction boom will spread to other areas after its saturation in Yerevan. It will take time, perhaps a generation or two. I only hope nothing bad happens to Iran or Russia in the meanwhile, for that will have dire consequences for our fledgling republic.

[Armenian]

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Anyway, I remember one of my relatives from Armenia coming over to Montreal and saying how their city looked so much better than ours... She insulted many of our buildings, which is downright stupid. Finally my father got really mad one day and insulted her Yerevan to the point she began to cry...

And what was the point of this stupid post of yours?

[jgk3]

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Also note that generally speaking Yerevancis are very sensitive towards this issue as they love their city and cultural heritage.

My initial reaction towards this.

[Armenian]

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My initial reaction towards this.

Why don't you be proud that your compatriots love their homeland, instead of Diasporans like you who love all things not-Armenian. Some of your comments just don't make sense, perhaps its your father's influence.

[bell-the-cat]

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Omg, you stupid parasite, I know my country better then you do.

That building is STILL THERE.

Proving once again that some Armenians think they can out Turk the Turks (or, these days, the Azeris) by saying utterly ludicrous lies and actually expecting those lies to be believed. Will you now be like an Azeri and say that these photos are just forgeries, produced using photoshop?

http://armenianpages.com/ap-photos/2005/youth_palace/youth_palace.htm

[bell-the-cat]

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...perhaps its your father's influence.

I doubt whether there is a risk of The Armenian having that failing (Is the B-word banned, BTW?)

[bell-the-cat]

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Correct Catman, pointless pictures. And the Swastika was most probably something you painted for "shock and awe" effect, correct?

No, the "shock and awe" was done at the hands of the police, thugs, and assorted other goons, who assaulted the inhabitants of that street some days after those photos were taken.

As far as I'm concerned, the demolition of slums must continue. Yerevan must modernize. The poor will do better on the outskirts of the city.

Yes, keep the unwashed away from sight, preferably in fenced-in enclosures perhaps (AKA concentration camps). After all, they just clutter up the streets anyway, with their clapped out cars and ordinary clothing and their silly expectations of having human rights, making life difficult for the gold-chained leather-clad likes of Armenian and his pals who want to race around in their BMWs and Humvees.

[jgk3]

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Why don't you be proud that your compatriots love their homeland, instead of Diasporans like you who love all things not-Armenian. Some of your comments just don't make sense, perhaps its your father's influence.

It doesn't make sense to you because you've seen Yerevan, you've known Yerevancis, I don't. All I have to work with is first impressions and ethnocentrism. Yes, this is part of my father's influence I'll admit. He's never been to Armenia either, even though his mother went once every few years. She loved Armenia and Armenians in general, but even she said that this woman's mentality towards the outside world is far from healthy.

The woman, after returning to her glorious city, wanted to come back a year or two later, this time, move here with her kids! Pfft. We couldn't afford to keep them here any longer. Besides, generally when you want a favour from someone, you don't go insulting the their domain. Ass kissing isn't good either, but it's not as retarded as what she did.

Maybe this is diasporan mentality, I dunno, but in my opinion, it's just common sense.

[crusader1492]

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Omg, you stupid parasite, I know my country better then you do.

That building is STILL THERE. The pathetic oligarchy wanted to bring it down because they said it was an earthquake hazard, and they were gonna rebuild it better, with 10 additional floors. And THAT is what you're referring to last year, it did not get demolished, it is still there.

"Stupid parasite"...so fitting. Why didn't I think of that whwn describing bell-the-cat. Brilliant.