Semyonovka, Armenia

Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 44°54′35″E / 40.65306°N 44.90972°E / 40.65306; 44.90972

Semyonovka
Սեմյոնովկա
Semyonovka
Սեմյոնովկա
Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 44°54′35″E / 40.65306°N 44.90972°E / 40.65306; 44.90972
Country Armenia
Marz (Province) Gegharkunik
Founded 1845
Population (2001)
 • Total 291
Time zone   (UTC+4)

Semyonovka (Armenian: Սեմյոնովկա), is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. It was founded in 1845 by Spiritual Christian settlers, (sectarian Pryguny and Subbotniki), who escaped oppression in Russia.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 83. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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