Pictures from my trip to Armenia

[ace]

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

The Palace of Youth - we call it "Kertsats Koukoorooz" - which means Bitten Corn, cause it looks like somebody took a bite off of it, ya know?

Anyway, as far as im concerned, that building is STILL there.

I remember hearing some news like that about it though.

[bell-the-cat]

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no, I read it fine... I'm talking about the earthquake in Armenia. I was unaware that they were building up Yerevan to look like a modern compact European city.

You are unaware because they are not! They are doing the exact opposite. You HAVE misunderstood my post.

[bell-the-cat]

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The Palace of Youth - we call it "Kertsats Koukoorooz" - which means Bitten Corn, cause it looks like somebody took a bite off of it, ya know?

Anyway, as far as im concerned, that building is STILL there.

I remember hearing some news like that about it though.

It's long gone: demolished last year.

[jgk3]

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You are unaware because they are not! They are doing the exact opposite. You HAVE misunderstood my post.

Ok, I guess so then. But you said that in the 90s, they had a "chance" to do such a thing... I got the impression that they actually started work on it and boosted the moral of the public, since you seemed to be at the defense of my relative who insulted Montreal's architecture.

[ace]

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It's long gone: demolished last year.

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.

[jgk3]

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wow.

[Armenian]

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Some pointless pictures for the pompous self-proclaimed "Armenian". The demolition of the affordable houses of ordinary people near the center of Yerevan, because the mafiosi/politicians don't like the idea of such people living so close to their seat of power.

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

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.

Catman, you need to study the "evolution" of Londonistan before you can give us advise about Yerevan. I wonder if slums would have been allowed near 10 Downing street, or Westminster? I wonder if slums would be allowed to exists in midtown New York City? I wonder if slums would be allowed to remain in downtown Vienna?

Can't you go off and Champion the plight of drunken Scotts or something? I mean we do approciate your great effort regarding Virtual-Ani, but why stick your nose everywhere it don't belong? Do you find Armos going into British forums and annoying the kaka out of people? Do you find Armos sticking their big noses into your affairs?

[Davo88]

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

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

[Armenian]

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Armenia doesn't have much of a middle class anymore. There are mostly now only the very rich, and the poor. No need to guess which group is getting those new houses.

The Armenian nation has not had a "middle class" in about a hundred years.

During soviet times most Armenians were living in poverty but they did not know it. And a minority, the party elite, had a decent life. A middle class is only now slowly begining to emerge. And yes, those new buildings are foreseen for wealthy diasporans and natives. What we are seeing now is the natural evolution of a modern city. Again, don't stick your nose where it don't belong, Catman.

And it's been about two years, and I'm still waiting for you to say something smart.

[Armenian]

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Proves what a downright liar you are.

Proves what a downright lunatic you are

NO HISTORIC LANDMARKS HAVE BEEN DEMOLISHED.