{"id":5317,"date":"2019-05-12T18:24:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-12T18:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/?p=5317"},"modified":"2026-03-06T01:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:26:46","slug":"armenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/?p=5317","title":{"rendered":"Armenia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Representative for Armenia (Armenia \u201cat\u201d arisc. org)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ani Apresyan is a political scientist based in Yerevan, Armenia. She had graduated from Yerevan State University in 2003 with Master Degree in International Relations. In 2016-2018 she studied Democracy and Governance in Johan Skyttee Institute of Political Studies at the University of Tartu, and had graduated with Master of Arts in Social Sciences. She has an extensive experience with several international non-governmental organizations in Armenia in the spheres of strengthening democratic governance processes. In 2013 she worked in and later cooperated with International Foundation for Electoral Systems Armenia Branch on providing consultancy and trainings for precinct election commissions. In 2014 Ani was involved as project research analyst for Center for Electoral Democracy NGO to make research and comparative analysis of direct democracy mechanisms and types. In 2019 she cooperated with local organization to develop a voter education and information campaign questionnaire after 2018 Parliamentary elections. In 2020-2021 Ani was providing consultancy to ForumCiv Eastern Europe office for needs assessment and context analysis for target groups in Armenia. Ani has profound experience in coordination and management of projects while working in Armenian Red Cross Society, World Vision Armenia and state institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is specialized in electoral systems, administration, and voter education with extensive experience conducting training and consultancy in electoral procedures and voter education. She provides consultancy services in comparative analysis (comparative data analysis), survey development and adaptation, preparing sets of recommendation, etc. Her research interests include voter behavior, direct democracy, political parties and political finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARISC Armenia Branch <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ARISC Armenia Branch ensures ARISC a permanent presence in Armenia. It serves as a hub where visiting scholars to Armenia can meet, seek logistical support, have access to a computer with internet and printing facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also learn more about the available long-term lodging here: http:\/\/www.hyurservice.com\/eng\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive information on food services and delivery in Armenia is available on this website: https:\/\/eats.yandex.com\/en-am\/Yerevan?shippingType=delivery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A list of qualified interpreters in Armenia, at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/www.conference.am\/translation.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about Yerevan is available at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/visityerevan.am\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These are some of the services we can assist scholars with. For additional help and information, please do not hesitate to contact us at: armenia \u201cat\u201d arisc.org
Looking forward to help you with assistance and advice here, in Armenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Non-working public holidays and remembrance days<\/strong> 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-2 January- New Year’s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 January – Christmas Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 January – Day of Remembrance for Those Who Died Defending the Homeland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28 January – Army Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 March – International Women’s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date changes annually (Sundays) – Easter, April 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 April – Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 May – Labor Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 May – Victory and Peace Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28 May – First Republic Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 July – Constitution Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 July – Vardavar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21 September – Independence Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31 December – New Year’s Eve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transportation options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information on airline routes and flight options can be found below. Please contact the airlines or a local travel agency to book travel and for updates on flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers should check the transit and entry\/exit requirements for any countries to be transited or visited. Note that most of the airlines listed below do not meet the Fly America Act requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aeroflot Russian Airlines<\/a> <\/strong>operates flights to Yerevan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armenia Airways<\/a> <\/strong>operates flights to and from Armenia and to Moscow Russia, to New Delhi India and Iran Tehran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France<\/a><\/strong> operates two flights from Yerevan to Paris per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austrian Airlines<\/a><\/strong> operates both direct and transit options to Yerevan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belavia Belarusian Airlines<\/a><\/strong> operates flights from Yerevan to Minsk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fly Dubai<\/a><\/strong> operates flights from Yerevan to Dubai Mondays and Fridays, but during winter it operates three times daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle East Airlines<\/a><\/strong> operates flights from Yerevan to Beirut every Tuesday and Saturday. Check flights restrictions to\/from Beirut of your Embassy’s security alerts due to security situation in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways<\/a><\/strong> operates a daily flight between Yerevan and Doha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ukraine International Airlines<\/strong> continues suspending flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wizz Air<\/a><\/strong> operates flights from Larnaca, Dortmund, Vienna, Sofia, Budapest, Abu Dhabi, Italy (several options). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lot Polish Airlines<\/a><\/strong>, Aegean Airlines<\/a><\/strong> Air Arabia<\/a><\/strong> have also flights to Yerevan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information please visit https:\/\/www.zvartnots.aero\/EN\/index<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Local Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Government of the Republic of Armenia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armenian National Center for Disease Control<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry of Health hotline number (local dial only): 8003<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Commission Hotline: 8141<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Commission # for those living abroad: +374 11208141<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armenia National Center for Disease Control hotline: +374 (0) 60 83 83 00 or +374 (0)10-550-601 or +374 (0)10-550-602<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need emergency medical, police, fire and rescue or anti-terror assistance dial-up 112.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Links:<\/strong>
Travel.state.gov<\/a>\u00a0Country Information on Armenia\u00a0and\u00a0Travel Advisory page.
Visit the WHO Health Page<\/a> for more information about medical concerns.\u00a0
Visit the\u00a0Department of Homeland Security\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0on the latest travel restrictions and entry procedures into the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated March 5, 2026. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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