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From Kaghand to New Year: How Our Ancestors Celebrated in Old Rind
Throughout millennia, due to calendar changes, the New Year (Amanor) has been celebrated on different dates in Armenian life. However,…
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Featured Stories
The 1921 Retreat from Yerevan: Rind as a Shelter and Haven
The final pages of the history of the First Republic of Armenia are filled with tragic yet heroic episodes. The…
Cherry Production from Backyard Orchards to International Markets
Rind, traditionally known for its winemaking heritage, has acquired another hallmark in the last decade, becoming one of the leading…
The Demographic Portrait of Rind (1873-1931): Growth and Resilience
The history and development of Rind are best reflected in its numbers. The valuable work of renowned statistician Zaven Korkotyan,…
The Daily Life of Rind: From Ancient "Kursi" to Modern Solar Energy
The history of daily life in Rind resembles a bridge connecting ancient traditions with modern civilization. As in the rest…
The Heroism of Rind’s Messengers: An Episode from the Heroic Past of 1918
Historical records often reveal details that allow us to rediscover our native village and the spirit of its people. Today,…
The Etymology of "Rind": Beauty and Pride in One Name
Recently, many have expressed interest in the etymology of the word “Rind”—specifically, the origin and meaning of our beloved village’s…
Monuments
Hermit’s Chapel (Chgnavori Matur)
The Hermit’s Chapel is a mysterious rock-cut religious structure located about 2.5 km northeast of Rind village in the Vayots...
St. Stephen’s Church (Surb Stepanos)
Saint Stepanos Church is a 10th-century Armenian architectural monument located in the historic Verin Ulgyur village site of the Vayots...
St. Mary’s Church (Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin)
The Saint Mary (Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin) Church is the modern spiritual symbol of Rind village in the Vayots Dzor region....
Jndrakhach
Jndrakhach (also Jndraghach; from the words jndr, Classical Armenian chandari meaning plane tree, and khach meaning cross) is a sanctuary-chapel...
Stories
From Kaghand to New Year: How Our Ancestors Celebrated in Old Rind
Throughout millennia, due to calendar changes, the New Year (Amanor) has been celebrated on different dates in Armenian life. However,...
The Heroism of Rind’s Messengers: An Episode from the Heroic Past of 1918
Historical records often reveal details that allow us to rediscover our native village and the spirit of its people. Today,...
Rituals and Festivals of Rind: From Ancient Traditions to the Present Day
Rind is one of those unique settlements where rituals coming from the depths of centuries are not only remembered but...
History of Rind
The village of Rind was founded in the 13th century. It is believed to be the village of Rreghi mentioned...
Nature
Tsaghkadrunk
Tsaghkadrunk is a mountain pass in the southwestern branches of the Qarkatar Mountains, located about 7 km north of Rind...
Spitak Qar (White Rock)
Spitak Qar is an exceptional geological and historical monument located within the territory of Rind village in the Vayots Dzor...
Yeghegnalich
Yeghegnalich is a picturesque artificial lake located in the territory of Rind village in the Vayots Dzor region. It is...
Qarkatar
Qarkatar is the highest point of the mountain range of the same name, with its majestic summit rising 2,961 meters...
Trails
Hiking Trails to the Rock-cut Church of Rind
The most accessible route to reach the Rock-cut Church of Rind begins from the Kakavadzor area. In the summer of...
The Karkatar Mountains Hiking Route
The Karkatar Mountains represent one of the most attractive hiking destinations. This route is relatively challenging and is recommended for...