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Rind Wine: From Centuries-Old Traditions to Global Recognition
The history of Rind village and viticulture are interwoven from the depths of centuries, forming a single whole. Here, the…
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Featured Stories
The Water of Life for Rind: Opening of the Noravank Pipeline, 1996
In the modern history of Rind, there are events that divide time into “before” and “after.” November 1, 1996, was…
Paruyr Sevak and Rind
One of the most touching chapters in the history of Rind is connected to the family of the renowned Armenian…
Memoirs of Mher: The Defender of Rind and Vayots Dzor
The history of Rind is rich in heroic episodes, but among them, one figure stands out, whose name became synonymous…
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…
The Demographic and Genealogical Profile of Rind Village (1852–1931)
The history and development of Rind are best reflected in archival documents and statistical data. While previously our information was…
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,…
Monuments
The Vishapakars (Dragon Stones) of Rind: From Ancient Worship to Medieval Khachkars
One of the most exceptional and mysterious monuments of the Armenian Highlands are the Vishap stone monuments (Vishapakars). These primeval...
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...
Jndrakhach
Jndrakhach (also Jndraghach; from the words jndr, Classical Armenian chandari meaning plane tree, and khach meaning cross) is a sanctuary-chapel...
Old Rind Village Site
Old Rind is an abandoned medieval Armenian settlement located in the western part of the Vayots Dzor province of the...
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 Water of Life for Rind: Opening of the Noravank Pipeline, 1996
In the modern history of Rind, there are events that divide time into “before” and “after.” November 1, 1996, was...
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,...
Rind in 1859: Exclusive Data from the Tsarist Census Archives
The study of historical archives continues to shed new light on the formation of the village of Rind and the...
Nature
The Bear and the Man: Nature’s Stone Symbol
The natural landscape of Rind is rich not only in historical monuments but also in natural, unhewn wonders that have...
Mount Nare
Nare is a mountain peak in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar Mountains, located in the northern part of Rind...
Tsaghkadrunk
Tsaghkadrunq is a picturesque mountain pass in Vayots Dzor, located in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar mountain range, about...
Yeghegnalich
Yeghegnalich is a picturesque artificial lake located in the territory of Rind village in the Vayots Dzor region. It is...
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...