Visits – Matenadaran

AS PART OF THE DAYS OF KAZAKH CULTURE IN ARMENIA, A DELEGATION LED BY THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND INFORMATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN VISITED MATENADARAN

19.04.2025Hrant OhanyanVisits

Accompanied by Director Ara Khzmalyan, the guests toured the Matenadaran Museum, visited the Department of Restoration, and learned about the processes involved in restoring and preserving old manuscripts. Minister Aida Balayeva praised the scientific and exhibition activities of Matenadaran, as well as its efforts in preserving written monuments. She emphasized the importance of establishing comprehensive

A MEETING DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE AT THE ARMENIAN HOUSE IN GENEVA, ATTENDED BY ARA KHZMALYAN, THE DIRECTOR OF MATENADARAN, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY

28.03.2025Hrant OhanyanVisits

On March 26, 2025, a meeting discussion took place at the Armenian House in Geneva, attended by Ara Khzmalyan, the Director of Matenadaran, and representatives from the Armenian community. During the meeting, the Director highlighted the various activities and programs being implemented by Matenadaran, specifically focusing on the “Homecoming of Manuscripts” campaign. He encouraged participation

VISIT TO LEADING MUSEUMS IN GENEVA

27.03.2025Hrant OhanyanVisits

On March 27, Ara Khzmalyan, the Director of Matenadaran, met Jacques Berchtold, the Director of the Martin Bodmer Foundation, accompanied by Hasmik Tolmajyan, the RA Ambassador to Switzerland. They discussed various topics of mutual interest, particularly in publishing and exhibition activities. During the meeting, Khzmalyan invited Jacques Berchtold to visit Matenadaran to explore the collections

A Visit to New Julfa

04.02.2025Hrant OhanyanVisits

Ivet Tajaryan, Head of the Matenadaran Museum and Senior Researcher in the Department of Oriental Studies, along with Greta Gasparyan, a Researcher in the Department of Medieval Art Studies and a Postgraduate Student, conducted research at the Archives and Manuscript Depository of the Holy Savior Monastery in New Julfa from January 26 to 31 of

THE ” BACKBONE BRANDING ” COMPANY HOSTED STUDENTS FROM THE SENIOR GROUP OF “THE ART OF ILLUMINATING” MINIATURE STUDIO AT MATENADARAN

18.01.2025Hrant OhanyanVisits

The ” Backbone Branding ” company hosted students from the senior group of “The Art of Illuminating” miniature studio at Matenadaran. The young artists showcased their works to specialists, presented the materials for their upcoming exhibition—advertising posters and invitation card samples—and received valuable professional advice.

VISIT TO INDIA

10.12.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

Senior researchers from the Department of Oriental Studies at Matenadaran, PhD in Philology Haykaz Gevorgyan, and PhD in History Fatemi Seyedehnasim, were sent to the Republic of India with funding from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and support from Matenadaran. The primary purpose of their trip was to visit the K. R. Cama Oriental Institute in

A DELEGATION FROM PETER PAZMANY CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF BUDAPEST VISITED MATENADARAN, COMPRISED OF UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR KRISZTIÁN SZABÓ, HEAD OF THE INSTITUTE OF HISTORY SÁNDOR ÖZE, AND HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARMENIAN STUDIES BÁLINT KOVÁCS

05.12.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

During the visit, Ara Khzmalyan, the director of Matenadaran, presented the outcomes of the International Congress of Armenian Studies held at Matenadaran in July 2024. The discussions focused on the prospects for cooperation between the two institutions, including opportunities for exchanging specialists, joint research projects, and the potential for Matenadaran students to conduct scientific internships.

THE COOPERATION AGENDA WITH THE LEADING CENTRES OF FRANCE IS EXPANDING

29.11.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

Ara Khzmalyan, the director of Matenadaran, recently visited the INALCO Foundation and the National Archives of France with the heads of partner structures. During these meetings, they discussed upcoming programs related to research, education, and the preservation of written heritage. Khzmalyan proposed enhancing collaboration in Armenian-Medieval studies by incorporating more external professional expertise through joint

THE LEADERSHIP OF MATENADARAN AND SCHOLARS VISITED ZINVORI TUN, BRINGING WITH THEM A PETITION BOOK, THE GOSPEL OF SHUKHONTS, INTENDED TO FULFIL THE WISHES OF BELIEVERS

15.11.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

One of our wishes is for a meeting between Matenadaran and the Armenian youth to foster a sense of mutual responsibility, and only knowledge can establish such responsibility. Matenadaran serves as a repository for manuscripts from around the world, and our ultimate goal is to create a true home for these manuscripts. Zinvori Tun has

SCIENTIFIC STAFF EXCHANGE UNDER THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAM

12.11.2024Hrant OhanyanVisits

From October 14 to 18, 2024, two researchers of the Matenadaran, Senior Researcher, Ph.D. in History Garnik Harutyunyan and Junior Researcher Tatevik Stepanyan, participated in a professional training at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) within the framework of the Erasmus+ program, as part of the scientific staff exchange for the winter semester 2024-2025. Garnik