YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY
1907
The Shustov & Sons Company set in operation the first power plant on the Hrazdan River.
Electrical wiring was installed on the street where St. Sargis Church was located, at the Market Square and on Astafyevskaya Street.
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1902
In 1902, the first railway line passed through Erivan, connecting it with Alexandropol (present-day Gyumri) and Tiflis.
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.