The Institute of Geodesy and Cartography in Yerevan was constructed in1978 and designed by architect Armen Agalyan. This institute, formerly known as the Institute ArmGIIGIS, stands as a prime example of modernist Soviet architecture in Yerevan, Armenia
This building and other works by Aghalyan are very popular among those exploring Armenian Soviet modernism. #modernism#walks#armenia#sovietunion#brutalism
#Armenia considering applying for EU membership amid growing tensions with Russia
Many new opportunities are largely being discussed in Armenia nowadays and that will not be a secret if I say that includes membership in the European Union
I was captured by this urban exploration video in Armenia, not just by the vistas and the risk taking, but because I've been in this exact kind of derelict post-Soviet industrial landscape. Only in video games like the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series (2007-2009) taking place in the Chernobyl interdiction zone, of course, but I didn't expect to feel this kind of familiarity looking at an actual place.
@hypolite@Stoori having been there and explored a bit with @lake last year I can say its not like any other post Soviet country I have been too in many ways.
The #Kremlin expects #Yerevan to provide certain assurances regarding the possible arrest of #Russian President Vladimir #Putin under an International Criminal Court (#ICC) warrant.
#Peskov's words came after #Armenian Prime Minister Nikol #Pashinyan said that he was not the one to decide on the possible arrest of the Russian president, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, if he visited #Armenia.
#Armenia can no longer rely on #Russia as its main defence and military partner because #Moscow has repeatedly let it down so #Yerevan must think about forging closer ties with the #US and #France, Prime Minister Nikol #Pashinyan said.
Armenia, has long relied on Russia as a big power ally and hosts a Russian military base in Gyumri, about 90 km (55 miles) northwest of the capital, and other facilities.
📌 This means that the country has the right to arrest and transfer #Putin to the International Criminal Court if he is on the territory of the country.