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Armenian Culture and Ethics
Joyce M. Holland
Organizational Research & Process Consultation
University of Phoenix
Workshop 5
Eugene Kaufman, MBA
8/25/2004
Agenda
Slide 1- Title Page
Slide 2- Agenda
Slide 3- Map & Flag
Slide 4- Map & Flag #2
Slide 5- Geography
Slide 6- Architecture
Slide 7- Church Architecture
Slide 8- Armenian Language
Slide 9- Language / Dialects
Slide 10- Musicians
Slide 11- Social Welfare
Slide 12- Traditional Dress
Slide 13- Folk Culture
Slide 14- Currency
Slide 15- Money / Finances
Slide 16- Society
Slide 17- Political Structure
Slide 18- Armenian Art
Slide 19- References
Map & Flag of Armenia
Map & Flag of Armenia #2
Geography
River in Yerevan. Yerevan is the Capital of Armenia. Founded in 783 BC.
Matenadaran, the National Depository of Ancient manuscripts Yerevan Opera House
Armenian Architecture
Armenian CommunityMetro Station in Armenia
Church ArchitectureNorthern Armenian Church
Central Armenian Church
Southern Armenia
Karabagh
Armenian Language:
Armenian Alphabet first created in 5th century by Mesrop Mashtots
Language & Dialects
Alphabet: 38 letters, derived from Greek alphabet: from fifth century A.D.
More than 91.6 percent speak Armenia as their native language 47.1 percent of Armenians speak fluent Russian
Commemorative coin of Aram Khachatryan (1903-1978), a
prominent Armenian musician, composer and conductor.
Traditional Armenian Band
Social Welfare
Armenia partially retained the Soviet-era system of social services:
1. Retirement, Survivorship, and Disability Pension,
2. Allowances to Parents of Newborn Children,
3. Sick and Maternity Leave,
4. Unemployment Compensation,
5. Food Subsidies
Traditional Dance Costume
Traditional Folk Culture
Armenian Commemorative Coins
10 Drams
Money & Financial Structure
250 Rubles
5000 & 1000 Drams
Homogeneous Society?
Armenian 93%, Azeri >1%, Russian 2%, Yezidi Kurds 4% (2002)
Armenian Genocide
Turkish genocide against Armenians from 1895 to
1915.
Armenians were Christians, while the Turks
practiced Islam
Political Structure
The republicis divided into 37 districts, or gavarner, each with a
legislative and administrative branch similar to national
structures.
Pending adoption of a new constitution prescribing a division of
power. Major decisions made by central government,
implemented by the district administrations.
Armenian Art
VAGARSHAK ARAMYAN
References
Gate to Armenia. Armenian Information & Resources.(1999-2004) Retrieved on August 7, 2004 from: http://www.armgate.com/
Tourism in Armenia- Information, History, Attractions.
(1998 - 2004 ) Retrieved on August 7, 2004 from:
http://www.tourismarmenia.net
Library of Congress. Federal Research Division. Country Studies ARMENIA - A Country Study. (March 1994). Retrieved on August 7,
2004 from: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/amtoc.html