Vineyard Trail Armenia 2026 Trail Running Race in Rind
On May 17, the picturesque mountains and vineyards of Rind will once again host lovers of running, a healthy lifestyle,…
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Featured Stories
May 1 in Rind
In the calendar of Rind village, May 1 is not just a red-letter day. It holds an exceptional significance and…
The Historical Location of Rind Village: A Source Analysis
The settlement of the current Rind village dates back to 1966-1969, when the entire population was relocated from the village…
The Call of Soil, Sweat, and Life: Plowing in 19th-Century Rind
Before the mechanization and collectivization of agriculture, farming in the mountainous terrain of Vayots Dzor, specifically in Rind and its…
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…
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…
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Monuments
Tsaghkavank
Tsaghkavank is a 12th-13th century Armenian Apostolic monastic complex located within the administrative territory 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...
Khachkar Dedicated to the Memory of the Armenian Genocide Victims
In the central park of Rind village—the Park of Glory—stands a delicate and majestic khachkar (cross-stone) dedicated to the memory...
Watermill Penstock in Kakavadzor
In the rich historical and cultural heritage of Rind village, the exceptional watermill penstock located in the abandoned settlement of...
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,...
Findings of Rind: In the Footsteps of History and Nature
Armenian museum collections are rich with exceptional artifacts that are often not fully known to the public. The findings discovered...
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 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,...
Nature
Mount Tsolasar
Tsolasar is one of the central and most significant peaks in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar mountain range. Located...
Mount Nare
Nare is a mountain peak in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar Mountains, located in the northern part of Rind...
Drakhtisar
Drakhtisar 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...
Trails
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...
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...
