Saving the world through culture 13 December 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 2 min read “Beauty will save the world…” Almost all of our COAF SMART Center Russian language students were familiar with the famous line that comes from Dostoevsky’s novel. However, the line was paraphrased for them when they came to…
Gold can be found in the Mountains… 22 November 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 2 min read “Some children think that eggs and cheese grow on trees,” says Artush Khachatryan, jokingly. Artush is the founder of Sareri Bariq (Mountain Goods) social enterprise. “Of course, young people living in villages know a lot about agriculture.…
Komitas in English at SMART 1 November 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian 4 min read That Thursday afternoon at SMART was a bit different than others, i.e. the SMART students aged 6-18 were at SMART yet, therefore the SMART center was not yet full and crowdy, but engaging beats coming from the amphitheater were calling everyone.…
The Greek Temperament and Latin Dances in the Heights of Lori 25 October 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian Photos by Knar Babayan 3 min read Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba – future SMART Citizens and guests of the COAF SMART Center shouted their favorite Latin dances during the 14th SMARTConnects event opening. SMARTConnects is one of the…
The Beacons that brought Light to Future SMART Citizens 15 October 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by Knar Babayan 3 min read Recently our future SMART Citizens had a unique opportunity to enjoy an entertaining and inspiring show offered by the Beacons Project. About twenty young musicians joined us at our SMARTConnects event to talk…
Playing with a soundtrack cellist of an Oscar-winning film 20 September 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by Knar Babayan 2 min read Mary Kirakosyan is from Vahagni community. “I always look forward to SMARTConnects launched by COAF,” she says. “It’s a pity they happen just once in a fortnight.” However, the latest event was a…
Major Grigoryan and Anchor Glumov: unplanned episodes 30 August 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Is it possible to turn into a famous radio and TV anchor after years of successful military service? COAF SMART Center visitors gathered at the amphitheater to learn the answer to that question. The SMARTConnects…
COAF SMART: one of the important symbols of our victory 17 July 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Revolution can be SMART in the 21st century. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan joined the list of prominent figures who have taken part in the ongoing SMARTConnects series of guest speakers at the…
Discussing life as a teacher in Oshakan 12 July 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Guests of all ages had the opportunity to meet beloved actor Hrant Tokhatyan at the COAF SMART Center recently. The gathering was part of our SMARTConnects series of ongoing special events held at the COAF…
Classical music and the “national sports” of Karakert 21 June 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Do you remember the famous game of Rock, Paper and Scissors? Two 8-year-old kids had arrived to take part in COAF SMARTConnects with Arsen Julfalakyan, a Greco-Roman wrestler and Olympic silver medalist. They immediately…
