Children in Armenian Provinces

Childhood away from the hassle of the capital as seen by photographer Karen Minasian from the RFE/RL’s Armenian service.

Fashion Show in Yerevan

Fashion designers from Armenia, Karabakh, Russia and Turkey came together for “The Week of Armenian - Yerevan Fashion” in Yerevan on March 25, 2012. Watch Karen Minasian’s full photoreport here http://www.azatutyun.am/media/photogallery/24594914.html

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Karabakh war verteran’s family lives in extreme poverty in a village in Armavir region

RFE/RL’s photographer Karen Minasian is telling a story of survival with his photos as he visits Jozeph Karapetian, his wife - Taguhi and 8 daughters. View the full photo-report here http://www.azatutyun.am/media/photogallery/24587586.html

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Armenian Election Campaign In Pictures

Voters across Armenia have been attending rallies held by the country’s leading political forces as part of campaigning for the May 6 parliamentary elections. (A photo story by Karen Minasian.)

Armenian Music Awards 2012

Sona Shageldyan and Eric were named as best singers of the year. Photostory by Karen Minasyan.

Anna Arakelian wins the title of Miss Armenia 2012

Anna Arakelian, a 20-year-old resident of Yerevan, was crowned Miss Armenia 2012 in the country’s first beauty contest in five years held on April 10. (A photo story by Karen Minasyan.)

To be a citizen…

Hovhannes Ishkhanian, a young Armenian writer, is facing prosecution for a limited edition (300 copies) book he published, which the Armenian police claim contains pornography.