YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2011

On July 7, Lyon Park has been opened as a symbol of friendship between Yerevan and Lyon. In 2010-2011 with the support of the City of Lyon, the park was completely renovated.

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1902

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

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1880

Yerevan's first newspaper was "Psak" ("The Wreath"), which was first published on March 15, 1880.

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