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About Georgiy Saakov

Georgiy Saakov was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He is an engineer and a journalist. He is the editor of the “Depi Apaga” Uzbekistan-Armenian magazine. His articles have been published in Uzbekistan Today, Golos Armenii, and other newspapers. He also contributes to The Armenian Weekly. More Posts

Armenian Church in Uzbekistan Celebrates Annunciation, Easter (Photos)

April 8, 2013 // 2 Comments

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (A.W.)—On April 7, the St. Philippos Uzbekistan Armenian Church celebrated the Annunciation of Our Lady St. Mary. The community did not celebrate Easter a week earlier, as the church was undergoing renovation. Hence, the April 7 event constituted a double celebration. Photographs are …

Remembering the Armenians at Borodino

November 8, 2012 // 16 Comments

Armenian Heroes of the 1812 Patriotic War The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino is widely celebrated in Russia. Conferences and “round tables” are held, and thematic displays are constructed. Three books containing the biographies of the brilliant Russian strategists—Kutuzov, Barclay de Tolly, and …

Saakov: Vardavar Sketches from Uzbekistan

August 8, 2012 // 2 Comments

Every year the Uzbekistan Armenian community celebrates the joyful and beloved holiday of Vardavar. This ancient holiday is quite timely in the mid-July summer heat, when the thermometer index in the region regularly inches over 40°C (more than 100°F). Young people become its major participants. …