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
Vardanes Settlement
Vardanes is an ancient historical settlement in the Vayots Dzor canton of Greater Armenia. It is located in the middle...
Jndrakhach
Jndrakhach (also Jndraghach; from the words jndr, Classical Armenian chandari meaning plane tree, and khach meaning cross) is a sanctuary-chapel...
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...
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
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...
Mher and the June Liberation of Vayots Dzor
By the late spring of 1921, Vayots Dzor was caught in a historic whirlpool. Following the advance of the Red...
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...
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
Lake Vardanes
Lake Vardanes (or the Lake Vardanes complex) is a hydrographic natural monument located at the northern foot of Mount Gomadrunk,...
Ulnots
Ulnots is a peak in the southern branch of the Karkatar Mountains, standing at an elevation of 2,521 meters. The...
Mount Tsolasar
Tsolasar is one of the central and most significant peaks in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar mountain range. Located...
Spitak Qar (White Rock)
Spitak Qar is an exceptional geological and historical monument located within the territory of Rind village in the Vayots Dzor...
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...
