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longstanding Russian documentary film festival that launched in the Armenian capital last month, the target audience was clear: the tens of
dozens of small businesses, events and creative collaborations
Petersburg.The booth for Moscow-based natural cosmetics brand La Hoja, which opened an Armenian location in October, at a recent craft and
Asian fusion dishes and Russian craft beer
At night, bars like TUF and Esthetic Joys Embassy host everything from charity chess tournaments and stand-up nights to DJ sets.Volchok, an
residential courtyard, 2022 was launched by a Yerevan coffee shop owner in partnership with a group of Russians, including Semenenko, who
Some also compare us with bars in Jaffa in Israel or with cafes in Bali
tuftuftuftsh / InstagramMany factors make Armenia a popular destination for Russians fleeing war, persecution and mobilization: Russian
difficult, according to Anastasia Akshova, a brand manager for Move2Armenia, a nonprofit helping foreigners navigate the logistics of
Ukraine and the war-torn region of Nagorno-Karabakh, including charity Ethos and education project Free School.As in other countries where
large numbers of Russians have fled, skyrocketing rental prices have created tension with locals
tight-knit ceramics community.A booth for Forza and Move2Armenia, which help foreigners relocate and open businesses in ArmeniaSamantha
