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How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

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  • #31
    Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

    1950s postcard showing the Soviet-period flag and the emblem with Ararat.
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    • #32
      Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

      Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
      A few more images. "Mother Armenia", with Ararat in the background. A postcard from the 1900s
      She looks similar to those pictures of Ani than Mother Armenia.

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      • #33
        Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

        Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
        1950s postcard showing the Soviet-period flag and the emblem with Ararat.
        I think it translates to: "Yes, the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic prospers!". Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

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        • #34
          Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

          Also, there may be difference (or even indifference) to how an Armenian feels about Mount Ararat, depending on what kind of Armenians would be describing it to you. It is something of a pan-Armenian symbol, but how would an Armenian in 19th century Edirne and his/her descendants view it compared to a 19th century Armenian from the Ararat valley and his/her descendants?

          Why do Armenians from the former Soviet Union see Nairi as a masculine name, while the diaspora see it as a feminine?

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          • #35
            Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

            Originally posted by TomServo View Post
            She looks similar to those pictures of Ani than Mother Armenia.
            She's the same lady, more or less. The same symbolism.

            She moved to Ani for some peace and quiet and for dramatic effect.
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            • #36
              Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

              Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
              Thank you.

              There is also writing on a scroll held by one of the men, but it is too small and blurry to make out. Are any of their faces recognisable as real people?
              Top left is Sebastatsi Murad



              Bottom left holding the declaration of independence (Մայիս 28 - May 28) is Aram Manougian


              Far top is Keri


              On the right, left guy with the white hat is General Andranik


              On the right, right guy with the white hat is General Dro


              The only person I did not name reminds me of a priest for some reason but I can't identify who it can be exactly. But for the rest, I am pretty comfortable it's the people I named.

              Originally posted by bell-the-cat View Post
              May 30th 1918 was the date of the declaration of Armenian independence. (according to Wikipedia anyway)

              The figure at the top left is similar to a well-known photo of one of the Armenian generals on horseback, (can't remember which right now, Andranik maybe?). I'm sure everything in the image has some specific meaning.
              It was May 28 actually.

              And the figure on the top left on the white horse is most probably General Dro:
              Azerbaboon: 9.000 Google hits and counting!

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              • #37
                Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

                Mother Armenia looks butch.
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                • #38
                  Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

                  Good work with the identification, Fed! Apres!

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                  • #39
                    Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

                    Small picture, sorry.

                    The same "Mother Armenia" image - but specifically called "Ani" (in Russian). Don't know what the rest of the text says - any Russian speakers? I can get a bigger scan if it is needed.
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                    • #40
                      Re: How do Armenian feel about Mount Ararat?

                      Originally posted by TomServo View Post
                      Mother Armenia looks butch.
                      The one in Gyumri is sexier. And more peaceful.
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