Rind Becomes Part of the Newly Formed Yeghegnadzor Municipality
In 2026, as a result of changes to the administrative-territorial division of the Republic of Armenia, the municipalities of Yeghegnadzor,…
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Featured Stories
May 1 in Rind
In the calendar of Rind village, May 1 is not just a red-letter day. It holds an exceptional significance and…
The Historical Location of Rind Village: A Source Analysis
The settlement of the current Rind village dates back to 1966-1969, when the entire population was relocated from the village…
The Organization of Plowing and Agricultural Life in 19th-Century Rind
Before the mechanization and collectivization of agriculture, farming in the mountainous terrain of Vayots Dzor, specifically in Rind and its…
Rind Wine: From Centuries-Old Traditions to Global Recognition
The history of Rind village and viticulture are interwoven from the depths of centuries, forming a single whole. Here, the…
The Water of Life for Rind: Opening of the Noravank Pipeline, 1996
In the modern history of Rind, there are events that divide time into “before” and “after.” November 1, 1996, was…
Paruyr Sevak and Rind
One of the most touching chapters in the history of Rind is connected to the family of the renowned Armenian…
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Monuments
Jndrakhach
Jndrakhach (also Jndraghach; from the words jndr, Classical Armenian chandari meaning plane tree, and khach meaning cross) is a sanctuary-chapel...
Vardanes Settlement
Vardanes is an ancient historical settlement in the Vayots Dzor canton of Greater Armenia. It is located in the middle...
Old Rind Village Site
Old Rind is an abandoned medieval Armenian settlement located in the western part of the Vayots Dzor province of the...
Three Khachkars in the South-East of Rind
Outside the village, in the south-eastern section, on the right side of the road leading to Areni, three remarkable monuments...
Stories
Rituals and Festivals of Rind: From Ancient Traditions to the Present Day
Rind is one of those unique settlements where rituals coming from the depths of centuries are not only remembered but...
From Kaghand to New Year: How Our Ancestors Celebrated in Old Rind
Throughout millennia, due to calendar changes, the New Year (Amanor) has been celebrated on different dates in Armenian life. However,...
Seven Families and a Year of Hard Work
One of the most pivotal episodes in the history of Rind village is connected not only to its founding but...
History of Rind
The history of the village of Rind is not merely a chronicle of a settlement; it is a concentrated portrait...
Nature
Tsaghkadrunk
Tsaghkadrunq is a picturesque mountain pass in Vayots Dzor, located in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar mountain range, about...
Lake Vardanes
Lake Vardanes (or the Lake Vardanes complex) is a hydrographic natural monument located at the northern foot of Mount Gomadrunk,...
Drakhtisar
Drakhtisar is a mountain peak in the southwestern branches of the Karkatar Mountains, located in the northern part of Rind...
Sevak's Spring
In the mountains of Vayots Dzor, north of the historical site of Ulguyr, lies one of our most beloved places:...
Trails
Hiking Trails to the Rock-cut Church of Rind
The most accessible and scenic route to reach the rock-hewn church of Rind starts from the Kakavadzor area. In the...
The Karkatar Mountains Hiking Route
The Karkatar Mountains represent one of the most attractive hiking destinations. This route is relatively challenging and is recommended for...
