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====== 2023: Yerevan, Armenia ====== | ====== 2023: Yerevan, Armenia ====== | ||
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- | Last year in Azerbaijan, I had the feeling that the EU was a promise for people I met there, a distant destination to which getting there would solve all problems. Expectations of Europe were very high. Not so much in what Europe does for others. But rather as an inspiring utopia of a life in wonderful conditions. As if it were hardly possible that someone could not be relaxed and happy there, filled with a serious | + | Last year in Azerbaijan, I had the feeling that the EU was a promise for people I met there, a distant destination to which getting there would solve all problems. Expectations of Europe were very high. Not so much in what Europe does for others, but rather as an inspiring utopia of a life in wonderful conditions. As if it were hardly possible that someone could not be relaxed and happy there, filled with an earnest |
- | Here, on the plane, on the way to Armenia, the enemy of Azerbaijan in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, | + | Here, on the plane, on the way to Armenia, the enemy of Azerbaijan in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, |
- | How is it in Armenia? It's a Christian country, that's a difference. But is there also something like an Aliyev family there that actually controls | + | How is it in Armenia, though? It's a Christian country, that's a difference. But is there also something like an Aliyev family there that in reality control |
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- | Our city guide tells Doris and me a lot about Yerevan and Armenia. She comes from this city. The name the Armenians call themselves " | + | Our city guide tells Doris and me a lot about Yerevan and Armenia. She comes from this city. The Armenians call themselves " |
- | Some people in Armenia knew how to make use of the situation. Either because they were already corrupt before, or because they showed an unscrupulous talent for it. The people' | + | Some people in Armenia knew how to make use of the situation. Either because they were already corrupt before, or because they showed an unscrupulous talent for it. The people' |
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- | Adolf Hitler | + | In a 1937 dinner speech |
- | The German Empire also let its Turkish ally have its way in 1915-17. Although the diplomats' | + | The German Empire also let its Turkish ally have its way in 1915-17. Although the diplomats' |
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- | Today Ararat, Armenia' | + | Today Ararat, Armenia' |
- | Armenians who have become rich abroad have tried again and again to support their home country. | + | Armenians who have become rich abroad have tried again and again to support their home country. |
- | In 2018, the " | + | In 2018, the " |
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- | " | + | " |
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- | There is also a celebration in Yerevan, at the " | + | There is also a celebration in Yerevan, at the " |
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- | With the October Revolution of 1917, the Bolsheviks wanted to free the peoples from tsarist | + | With the October Revolution of 1917, the Bolsheviks wanted to free the peoples from tsarist |
- | The Soviet Union deliberately drew the borders of its republics in such a way that there would never again be unity or attempts at independence within these borders. The borders of the republics in the Caucasus did not necessarily unite ethnic groups, but forced minorities to coexist under the primacy of russian culture. If necessary, by deporting entire ethnic groups. Divide and rule. Today' | + | The Soviet Union deliberately drew the borders of its republics in such a way that there would never again be unity or attempts at independence within these borders. The borders of the republics in the Caucasus did not necessarily unite ethnic groups, but forced minorities to coexist under the primacy of russian culture, |
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Putin leaves the Russian " | Putin leaves the Russian " | ||
- | Armenian state television does run the Russian version of the Ukraine war, but you can easily get other information if you want. One can also speak publicly about everything one thinks. Although Russia is not a good friend, one cannot afford to have Russia as an enemy here. Even if you can understand Ukraine' | + | Armenian state television does run the Russian version of the Ukraine war, but you can easily get other information if you want. One can also speak publicly about everything one thinks. Although Russia is not a good friend, one cannot afford to have Russia as an enemy here. Even if you can understand Ukraine' |
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I am showing my painting film at the Goethe Centre Yerevan. As an announcement, | I am showing my painting film at the Goethe Centre Yerevan. As an announcement, | ||
- | "In the EU week we invite you to the presentation of Stefan Budian' | + | "During |
- | There are not very many people there, but nevertheless there are deep encounters for me. I think this kind of performance is at the same time a model session for the portrait "The East of the West" I am working on. | + | There are not very many people there, but nevertheless there are some deep encounters for me. I think this kind of performance is at the same time a model session for the portrait "The East of the West" I am working on. |
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How can I sum it all up? It is complicated and threatening. | How can I sum it all up? It is complicated and threatening. | ||
- | Armenia is a nation trying to become a state. While in Azerbaijan I saw a state trying to become a nation. On Sunday, the day after tomorrow, the two heads of state will meet in Brussels, maybe there will finally be peace? But there was shooting at the border yesterday, here in Armenia it is quite clear: a provocation by Azerbaijan so that they have a reason to prevent peace. | + | Armenia is a nation trying to become a state. While in Azerbaijan I saw a state trying to become a nation. On Sunday, the day after tomorrow, the two heads of state will meet in Brussels. Maybe there will finally be peace? But there was a shooting at the border yesterday, here in Armenia it is quite clear: a provocation by Azerbaijan so that they have a reason to prevent peace. |
- | And one must not respond to it. Just don't shoot back. \\ | + | And one should |
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- | A postscript: the Armenian alphabet was designed by Mesrop Mashtoz between about 403 and 406 AD. He wanted to translate the Bible into Armenian, which was probably not a written language until then. I can't think of any other script that I have heard of that was invented by one particular | + | A postscript: the Armenian alphabet was designed by Mesrop Mashtoz between about 403 and 406 AD. He wanted to translate the Bible into Armenian, which was probably not a written language until then. I can't think of any other script that I have heard of that was invented by one singular |
"Thank you" in Armenian is written like this: " | "Thank you" in Armenian is written like this: " |