YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1902

In 1902, the first railway line passed through Erivan, connecting it with Alexandropol (present-day Gyumri) and Tiflis.

In 1908, the second railway line connected Erivan with Julfa and Persia. 

The emergence of railroad contributed to the economic development of the city.

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1936

The town name Erivan, which was its Russian name, was officially replaced with Yerevan.

1892-1893

The first mineral water and lemonade factory was established in Erivan, as well as the first city hospital.