Stories

Humans of Artsakh: Arus Adamyan

This story was prepared as part of a project implemented by “Stepanakert” Media Club. The original was published in Russian on Step1.am. When people talk about mountains, magnificent views, and green forests, many Europeans think of Switzerland or Italy. Yet, there are other hidden gems—less famous, but equally beautiful. Artsakh...

White Bim, Black Ear

After the loss of Artsakh, every family carries a taboo topic—words that are never uttered. It’s not because of any explicit agreements or decisions but because everyone knows that a single word could break them. People have barely managed to pull themselves back together after shattering into a thousand pieces....

“We share weddings and funerals.” Stories from a village in Georgia where Armenians and Azerbaijanis live side by side

Last year, in late 2023, the protracted conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which spanned decades, finally reached its resolution. Armenians and Azerbaijanis represent the two largest ethnic communities residing in Georgia, following the Georgians themselves. As per the 2014 census data, Azerbaijanis constitute 6.2 percent of Georgia’s populace, while Armenians account for 4.55 percent.