YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1912-1913

It’s said that the first vehicle appeared in the city. It was brought from Tbilisi. Name of the first driver was Vardan, although in the city he was known as Mashti.


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1936

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

1857

The first pharmacy was opened, which belonged to the Shakhnazarov. Construction began on a fountain in the town park.