Լեզուն՝ մշակույթները միավորող կամուրջ. ԵՊՀ ուսանողը՝ արտերկրում ուսումնառելու մասին Ռուս բանասիրության ֆակուլտետի ուսանող Միլենա Ղանդիլյանը «Էրազմուս+» ծրագրի շրջանակում մեկ կիսամյակ սովորել է Պալացկու անվան համալսարանում (Օլոմոուց, Չեխիա)։ Նա արտերկրի բուհում ուսումնասիրել է «Միջմշակութային հաղորդակցություն», «Թարգմանության տեսություն», «Ռուս գրականություն» և այլ առարկաներ, ինչպես նաև բարելավել է չեխերենի և անգլերենի իմացությունը։
Religious terms in Classical Armenian: Article by YSU associate professors published in Scopus-indexed journal In pagan belief, which, according to Yeznik, is a combination of different sects, the worship of the sky is paralleled with the glorification of the four sacred terrestrial elements—water, earth, soil, and air. This is noted by YSU Associate Professor Gayane Mkhitaryan, who emphasizes that in her work "Eghts Aghandots" ("Refutation of the Sects"), Yeznik argues that the aforementioned elements are products of creation—visible and material—and therefore unworthy of worship.
Promoting wheat and barley growth under drought stress: YSU researcher's project secures funding YSU senior laboratory assistant Sakshi Satish Singh is studying a natural method for stimulating crop growth. The researcher notes that soil salinization and water scarcity (such as drought conditions) limit agricultural productivity and long-term sustainability. She is convinced that upon completion of the study, she will propose a natural and affordable approach that improves soil conditions and enhances crop adaptability to harsh environmental conditions.
New opportunity for foreign students: International program launched at YSU As part of cooperation between the YSU International Cooperation Office and the American Councils for International Education (Armenia), a unique Russian Language and Regional Studies (RLASP Area Studies) program has been launched for foreign students.
Woodrow Wilson: friend of Armenian people and author of key international law document February 3 marks the anniversary of the death of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States. His legal, political, and humanitarian role in the history of the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people is of particular significance, shaped by the responsibilities he assumed and the decisions he made within the framework of international law.
Continuing my studies abroad was driven primarily by my strong desire, while high academic performance helped make it possible: YSU student Lia Grigoryan Lia Grigoryan, a fourth-year student in the Faculty of Russian Philology at Yerevan State University, continued her studies at Palacký University Olomouc under the Erasmus+ program. Over a period of more than four months at the host university, she studied several subjects, including "Russian Literature of the 20th Century", "The Russian Language as a Means of Communication", and "English as a Means of Communication", and took part in the course "Czech for Foreign Students". During this time, she also became acquainted with new skills and methodologies for teaching Russian as a foreign language.
Young researcher at YSU studies resistance of soil bacteria under climatic stress conditions As a consequence of climate warming, soil desiccation creates serious challenges for the vital activity of soil bacteria. To identify the mechanisms by which bacteria adapt to these changes, YSU researcher Rima Avetisyan is conducting studies focused on examining the effects of various environmental stress factors on bacteria.
Feast of Saint Sarkis as celebrated by Armenians: historical origins and folk traditions One of the movable feasts of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, the Feast of Saint Sarkis is celebrated this year on January 31, the day of the military commander's martyrdom. Formerly observed consistently on January 31, the feast is today marked in the Armenian Church calendar on the Saturday following the Fast of the Catechumens, within the period from January 18 to February 23.
From biohumus to sustainable business: YSU associate professor among the winners of Mini MBA program Associate Professor Narek Harutyunyan from the Chair of General Geography at the YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology, is among the winners of the YSU Business Incubator's five-week Mini MBA program. His primary motivation for participating in the program was to transform his idea into a business project, ensure its promotion, and develop practical applicability—even though his main professional field is geography.
New technological research complexes at YSU for cellular signaling and immuno-oncology studies The Faculty of Biology at Yerevan State University has become the beneficiary of two major projects. The first project focuses on the study of cellular signaling networks, while the second focuses on research in drug resistance and immuno-oncology. Together, these projects comprise a comprehensive set of reagents, antibodies, immune system cells, chemical compound libraries, and research methodologies essential for the in-depth investigation of pathological processes.
