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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
St. Mary’s Church (Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin)
The Holy Mother of God (Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin) Church is the most important spiritual monument of the modern history of...
Rock-cut Church of Rind
Located about 4 km north of Rind village in the Vayots Dzor region, on the southern slope of the Gomadrunk...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Seven Families and a Year of Hard Work
One of the most pivotal episodes in the history of Rind village is connected not only to its founding but...
Nature
Mount Nare
Nare is a mountain peak in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar Mountains, located in the northern part of Rind...
Mount Tsolasar
Tsolasar is one of the central and most significant peaks in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar mountain range. Located...
Tsaghkadrunk
Tsaghkadrunq is a picturesque mountain pass in Vayots Dzor, located in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar mountain range, about...
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...