Boghos

I was in Agdam/Akna, ten years ago. Quite something.

Cherkezahay makes total sense. We also have a few Cherkezians here, I think I mentioned also Kurdoglians...we have had this discussion before...btw, Lions of Marash was translated to Portuguese!

A friend of mine pointed me to this. I had never heard of them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherkesogai Cherkesogai (Russian: Черкесогаи, «эрмелы», also «горские» or «закубанские» армяне; черкесармяне; черкесские армяне [1]) are ethnic Armenians who inhabit Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Republic of Adyghea since the end of 15th century and speak the Adyghe language, apart from other Armenians living in the region. They reside mostly in the cities of Armavir and Maykop. Total number of Cherkosogai Armenians is about 50 thousand people (2008 estimation). According to Russian 2002 Census 230 Armenians speak Adyghe language and 222 speak Kabardian language as native.[2] Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Settlement areas 3 References 4 See also [edit]History Since the early medieval characteristic form of settlement of the Armenian ethnic group becomes the diaspora. Over time, North Caucasus and Transcaucasus becomes an important center of settlement (in some places compact) Armenians. The impetus for the emigration of Armenians from their historical homeland. It was believed that the majority of Armenians emigrated to the Kuban in the 15th century of Crimea and where finally formed a vassal of Turkish Crimean Khanate and living conditions prevailing there once Christians (Greeks, Armenians, Crimean Goths) have deteriorated sharply. According to some sources, 1475, when Turks finally seized control up to the Genoese of the Catholic and Orthodox Principality of Theodoro Crimea and began to exterminate the civilian population, Armenians began to move actively to the Ukraine, Moldova and Poland. Some Armenians found refuge among the Circassians and Abkhazians, while Christians or pagans. Armenians settlers, having lived in the mountains 300 years, picked up the language, manners, customs, particularly of life, the entire way of life of Circassians, among whom they settled, but have retained their ethnic identity and Christian faith - the Armenian-Gregorian, close to the Russian Orthodox Church. As a result of the interpenetration of the two cultures formed a completely new ethnic group of Cherkosogai - Mountainous Armenians. [edit]Settlement areas Cherkesogais settled in the following auls: Gur-Khabl Hatukay Egeruhay, Hadzhihabl, Enim, Shokon, Psehutg. Two Cherkesogai villages also were based in the area of modern Gelendzhik, Azatuh and Bzatuh. Cherkosogais have learned the basic elements of culture and clothing of Circassians, communicated a special dialect of Adyghe language. Part of the Armenians were engaged mainly trade, crafts and agriculture, the other part of the Armenians to avoid any pleasure in life. The first known document of Cherkosogai - undated memo Armenian cleric Archbishop Joseph Arghutyan Catherine II, who was the first Armenian clergymen established a link with Cherkosogai and encourage their relocation to Russian Empire in connection with efforts in the last quarter of the 16th century the influence of the Ottoman Empire in the North-West Caucasus. Later Cherkesogai often played the role of the mediator in the trade between the Russians and mountaineers. [edit]References ^ Л.В. Бурыкина. Черкесогаи Северо-Западного Кавказа в XIX в. ^ 2002 All-Russia Population Census: Language (except Russian) population of the most numerous nationalities (with a population of 400 thousand people or more) Черкесогаи Северо-Западного Кавказа в XIX в. Армяне Краснодарского края [edit]

Sorry, I missed it.

http://www.armenews.com/article.php3?id_article=64533

Perhaps but very funny.

Yerevan Shopkeeper Refuses Service to U.S. Citizens. UPDATED Posted on October 8, 2010 by Observer| 7 Comments The sign above is posted on a kiosk located in central Yerevan, meters away from the main Republic Square, a top tourist area. [“I’ve stopped serving U.S. citizens after the U.S. Embassy in Armenia refused me a visa,” the shopkeeper told Repoter_Arm, explaining the motives behind such a surprising move. “Americans are observant, they see the sign and don’t approach the kiosk,” the shopkeeper says, proudly trading 30 meters away from Armenia’s Marriott hotel.

Unlike Turks, we welcome freedom of religion. Let they come and pray. I hope they know what they are praying for.

We spend far too much time wondering what the Turks think or not...we should send our youth to Berlin.

Sireli hayrenagitsner, I need to get a Karabah flag as soon as possible, preferably a large one. I am ready to help in any way necessary, please send me a PM if you can help. Thanks, Boghos

In Tokyo we should have someone from Nor Julfa, preferably also a Tashnakzagan ) keeping with tradition. If it is a female, we come full circle.

Unfortunately no Armenian beer. Also the Armenian grocery stores I visited in the area didn't carry them either.

This is a great initiative. I strongly suggest checking out the websites of Tatev and cf.am.

The whole Aghtamar issue shows how much smarter Turkish policy has become. Use it as a showcase for religious tolerance, preservation of worthy Armenian sites but don't really do anything constructive towards Armenia. In their book this should be enough to get their agenda in Europe and America advanced.

I am here have been travelling a lot: New York, Boston, California, inch aghvor, inch sirun . Also Vancouver and a few other places. Now at JFK waiting for the flight home.

Well, the way Armenia is going they may really appoint hagarag amabassador to China .

This is a disgrace. Turks are getting ever more sophisticated, witness what they are doing in the ME. Khrimian Hairig's comments still stand.

Exactly. Where are the communities of Poland and Hungary? They disappeared a long time ago. Same will happen in many other places. Chile is a minor community but also fast disappearing. In Brazil prospects are not very good. If you don't have a high standards Armenian school, it is just a matter of time.Placing hope in Armenia to sustain diaspora life is probably not a good idea. Armenia diaspora communities especially in North America, Europe and Australia got an injection of new blood after the Lebanese Civil War, Nasser in Egypt, Khomeini in Iran and the fall of the Soviet Union. These are not recurrent events. They were catalysts for further weakening of the diaspora long term as these were precisely the most hermetic communities. Russia is an interesting case and little understood. A reflection of post-Genocide Soviet Armenia life. Perhaps there is some hope there. Perhaps.

Now it is Brazil 2014. You all probaby know that in Brazil when the team is playing the country stops, literally. People are either left off work or companies provide a TV and refreshments during the game. Brazil played pathetically in the second half against Holland. That Friday I was doubly depressed Brazil lost after a wonderful beginning and Ghana had the best chance ever to go on to see it wasted. The only thing that made up for it was Germany demolishing Argentina on Friday. Anyway, please come to Brazil for World Cup 2014.

Last week I visited this very nice restaurant called Hollywood Grill. The owner is from Armenia and does excellent lamb and pig kebab. He has a wide selection of Russian beers but also Polish, Ukrainian and a few others. He does cater to Russians as well but he told me that Lebanese and American Armenians also show up. I highly recommend it, right on the beach, very simple but definitely a nice lunch.

Thanks Arpa jan.

I am not at all surprised. Just keeping an eye on developments that will have serious implications in the next years.

Jordanian authorites cancelled AGBU's Young Professionals meeting in Amman in the beginning of June. And this in Lebanon: Lebanese General Security Pulls Eileen Khatchadourian’s Zartir Vortyag from the Airwaves Popular music and controversy are part of the same fabric that fashions the world of entertainment; they seem to go hand-in-hand. Witness the origins of Punk and Madonna’s track record with controversy and uber-consumerism. As the Grunge Rockers did in the 90s and rappers continued over the past ten years, the most recent sensationalism comes courtesy of Lady Gaga. However, one wouldn’t imagine that an Armenian music video of the popular folk song “Zartir Vortyag” would be banned in Lebanon – a country built by and home to the descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors. Lebanese-Armenian performer Eileen Khatchadourian and her team produced the music video in time for the 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. However, the Lebanese government raised concerns that the music video calling for a Genocide Era uprising would be offensive to Turkishness and Turkish diplomats in Lebanon. Asbarez’s Paul Chaderjian interviewed Eileen, who was featured in this newspaper and on Horizon TV during her visit to the US last December. Eileen was in Southern California to attend the 10th annual Armenian Music Awards, where her new album Midan – which features the now-controversial folk song – won the “Best Rock Album” award. Paul Chaderjian: Why is your music video of Zartir Vortyag being banned? Eileen Khatchadourian: The video was banned, because Lebanese officials are afraid of offending the Turkish Ambassador to Lebanon. They are afraid that Turkish-Lebanese relations will be affected with this video. P.C.: A majority of our readers know the song Zartir Vortyag, which is a call for people to rise up and fight oppression. Describe the visual content of the video. What does it show, and what does it say? E.K.: The content of the video is very simple. It’s me, sometimes wearing a suite and sometimes wearing a dress. The background is a white wall, and there are graphics that quote William Saroyan. P.C.: How did this ban come about? E.K.: In Lebanon, you have to get permission from the Lebanese General Security to air your music video or anything visual. It’s only after their approval that you can air your recording. P.C.: What did the General Security say about your video? E.K.: They asked me what does the song say. I explained that a mother is calling upon her son to go and fight the enemy. They asked me, who is the enemy? I said the whole world knows what happened to the Armenians under Ottoman rule, especially the Lebanese, because Lebanon has recognized the Armenian Genocide. I said that the enemy in the song is Turkey, but I clearly specified that in this song, the name “Turkey” or “Ottoman Empire” is not mentioned. So the enemy could be anyone. It could be the Persian Empire or whatever you think. When they said that the video would offend Turkey and that “Turkey might think you are attacking them,” I was shocked. I said that as a country, Lebanon has recognized the Armenian Genocide for a long time. I said, How can you tell me something like this? I am Lebanese. I am a Lebanese citizen. You think Turkey might be offended by a historic Armenian song, while you allow other singers to appear on TV half-naked. This does not concern you? You are not concerned with how it affect the kids, but you are concerned that Turkey will think Armenians are planning an uprising? Anyway, they had no reaction, of course. They said that the video was not allowed to air on television stations that are broadcast by antenna (terrestrial stations). They said the video could only air on satellite stations like OTV, MTV, and the terrestrial station of Future TV, but only on April 24. P.C.: Is the video available on the Internet for our readers to see? What is the website address? E.K.: The video is on YouTube (YouTube - ZARTIR VORTYAG OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HQ). It’s also on my Facebook page and will be on my site (Eileen Khatchadourian Offical Website) in a couple of days. P.C.: Is your music video airing elsewhere, perhaps in Armenia, Europe or the US? E.K.: I contacted the people I know in Armenia and a few television stations. I mentioned precisely that this music video was banned for Lebanese television stations, and that TV stations in Armenia, an Armenian country, should air it. It’s been five days, and to be honest, there was no reaction. They are remaining silent, and it’s a shame! None of the people I have asked to air the video on Armenian TV have even shared the post on their Facebook wall. A lot of Lebanese people are sharing the video via Facebook, but only one person in Armenia might help me. I am sending him the tape of the music video. I am also working on getting the video to Europe. P.C.: What recourse is there? Are you planning to appeal to anyone to reverse the ban in Lebanon? E.K.: I appealed to all the Armenian political parties, because this should not remain silent. There is a huge protest on Facebook, and the ban has been written about in L’Orient-Le Jour, the French daily newspaper in Lebanon. It was written about in Aztag (Asbarez’ sister publication in Beirut) and the Ararad newspapers. Lebanese Parliament member Hagop Pakradounian, who represents the ARF party, asked me for the General Security directive that says the video can only be aired on Future TV on the 24th of April. Mr. Pakradounian wants to show the paperwork to the Lebanese President. P.C.: What has the ban done to your heart and mind? Is it empowering you to fight harder for Genocide recognition? E.K.: Oh, yes. It is empowering me to fight and to never stop fighting. But I can’t fight against this alone. Armenians have to support me. They should not accept what happened with a music video that does not even mention the Genocide. If our government that has recognized the Genocide can ban a music video, what else will they ban? Censorship can start with my music video, but then what? What else will they ban not to offend the Turkish Embassy? We can’t remain silent about this, and the support of the people is also giving me more power to fight. Zartir Vortyag. P.C.: Thank You.

On Sunday I received a phone call from Argentina, the caller said: we did what you couldn't do, we stopped Erdogan's visit. Most importantly Turkey is on a diplomatic offence in many places and the relations with Brazil have been tremendously enhanced.

Don't go to Cuba, Azad jan. place is crumbling, too much tip solicitation and the like.