Episode #1: Gyumri – Ending The Cycle of Poverty

The first episode of Pari Louys with Paros will be focusing on the second largest city in Armenia, located North-West of Yerevan in the Shirak Region, Gyumri. With a population of about 120,000 people, this city’s growth is hindered by the ramifications of the 1988 earthquake that still hold it’s residents in a cycle of poverty. Juxtaposed against a growing tech industry, among other modern advancements and growth in the region, Gyumri has the unique potential to break free from the cycle of poverty. Join us as we dive deeper into this uniquely positioned region in Armenia.

Episode #2: Tavush – Prosperity On The Border

This episode we will be taking you to the north-east corner of Armenia, to the border region of Tavush. This area is lush with greenery and hills and is home to some of the most beautiful sites in Armenia, including the Dilijan National Forest. Looming over the beauty of this region is it’s vulnerable location, bordered by a sliver of Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to the North and East, making its position extremely important to our strength as a country. Due to its positioning, however, this area has suffered tremendously from its proximity to Azerbaijan and requires extra attention and care for prosperity to blossom on the border.