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2010: Shape of the year

Christmas Liturgy serving ceremony at Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin — Christmas Liturgy serving ceremony at Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Tsaghkadzor winter resort — Tsaghkadzor winter resort © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Violinist Sergey Khachatryan’s concert in Yerevan — Violinist Sergey Khachatryan’s concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Protest in Yerevan agianst the verdict of editor-in-chief of “Haykakan Zhamanak” daily Nikol Pashinyan — Protest in Yerevan agianst the verdict of editor-in-chief of “Haykakan Zhamanak” daily Nikol Pashinyan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Actress Anahit Ter Sargsyan / Photoproject “Muse. The Armenian Beauty” — Actress Anahit Ter Sargsyan / Photoproject “Muse. The Armenian Beauty” © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the trilateral meeting with presidents of Armenia and Russia in Sochi — President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the trilateral meeting with presidents of Armenia and Russia in Sochi © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov in Yerevan — Mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian during the award ceremony of Na/Ne media competition — Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian during the award ceremony of Na/Ne media competition © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Opening of Chinese corner in Yerevan State University library — Opening of Chinese corner in Yerevan State University library © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup in Yerevan — Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Eva Rivas winning Eurovision's national selection — Eva Rivas winning Eurovision's national selection © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

ANC youth wing rally participant after clashes with the police in Yerevan — ANC youth wing rally participant after clashes with the police in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Italian bandoneonist Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi in Yerevan — Italian bandoneonist Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan, Ara Aslanyan

One of the participants of the rally dedicated to March 1, 2008 events — One of the participants of the rally dedicated to March 1, 2008 events © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Serbian director and musician Emir Kusturica before the concert in Yerevan — Serbian director and musician Emir Kusturica before the concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

The President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Joao Soares in Yerevan — The President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Joao Soares in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill in Etchmiadzin, Armenia — Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill in Etchmiadzin, Armenia © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan and guitarist Steve Morse in Yerevan — Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan and guitarist Steve Morse in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Director and actor Serge Avedikian in Yerevan — Director and actor Serge Avedikian in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Defense Minister of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan waiting for Defense Minister of Czech Republic Martin Bartak in front Ministry of Defence of Armenia — Defense Minister of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan waiting for Defense Minister of Czech Republic Martin Bartak in front Ministry of Defence of Armenia © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

OSCE observing Armenia-Azerbaijan border — OSCE observing Armenia-Azerbaijan border © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan handed passports of the citizens of the Republic of Armenia to the distinguished philanthropist, member of the AGBU Council of Trustees Nazar Nazarian and his spouse — Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan handed passports of the citizens of the Republic of Armenia to the distinguished philanthropist, member of the AGBU Council of Trustees Nazar Nazarian and his spouse © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Concert of composer Tigran Hamasyan in Yerevan — Concert of composer Tigran Hamasyan in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

International boxing competition organized under the auspices of the Armenian National Olympic Committee (ANOC) at the K. Demirjian sport complex — International boxing competition organized under the auspices of the Armenian National Olympic Committee (ANOC) at the K. Demirjian sport complex © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Opposition rally of ANC in front of Matenadaran Ancient Manuscripts' Institute in Yerevan — Opposition rally of ANC in front of Matenadaran Ancient Manuscripts' Institute in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Division III Ice Hockey World Championships in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex — Division III Ice Hockey World Championships in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Armenia vs. North Korea match during the Division III Ice Hockey World Championships in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex — Armenia vs. North Korea match during the Division III Ice Hockey World Championships in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Photo session for rapper Misho's new album “0” — Photo session for rapper Misho's new album “0” © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Torchlight procession to Tsisternakaberd Memomrial commemorating 95th anniversary of Armenian Genocide — Torchlight procession to Tsisternakaberd Memomrial commemorating 95th anniversary of Armenian Genocide © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

English jazz guitarist John McLaughlin and Armenian musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan during the rehearsal of McLaughlin’s concert in Yerevan — English jazz guitarist John McLaughlin and Armenian musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan during the rehearsal of McLaughlin’s concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Photoshooting for the children's magazine, dedicated to FIFA World Cup — Photoshooting for the children's magazine, dedicated to FIFA World Cup © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Oxford Playhouse Productions actors Oliver Millingham and Robin Hemmings before performing One Small Step in Yerevan — Oxford Playhouse Productions actors Oliver Millingham and Robin Hemmings before performing One Small Step in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

WW2 veteran during the celebration dedicated to 65th anniversary Victory Day — WW2 veteran during the celebration dedicated to 65th anniversary Victory Day © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

President of Corporación América Eduardo Eurnekian in Yerevan — President of Corporación América Eduardo Eurnekian in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

The monuments to Hovhannes Tumanyan and Alexander Spendiaryan were re-inaugurated in Liberty Square — The monuments to Hovhannes Tumanyan and Alexander Spendiaryan were re-inaugurated in Liberty Square © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Elections to NKR Parliament — Elections to NKR Parliament © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Policemen watching over a protest in Yerevan — Policemen watching over a protest in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

RA PM Tigran Sargsyan at Digitec Business Forum — RA PM Tigran Sargsyan at Digitec Business Forum © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

World's oldest leather shoe (5,500-year-old) discovered in Areni-1 cave — World's oldest leather shoe (5,500-year-old) discovered in Areni-1 cave © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Garnik Hovhannesyan sambo tournament in Yerevan — Garnik Hovhannesyan sambo tournament in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Armature factory in Haghtanak town of Tavush Province, Armenia — Armature factory in Haghtanak town of Tavush Province, Armenia © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Yerevan — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

"Neuer Kammerchor" choir's performer — "Neuer Kammerchor" choir's performer © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Mayor of Gyumri Vardan Ghukasyan during the inauguration of a new 22-apartment building of Moush-2MN community — Mayor of Gyumri Vardan Ghukasyan during the inauguration of a new 22-apartment building of Moush-2MN community © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Armenian-Canadian film maker Atom Egoyan and his wife, actress Arsinée Khanjian in Yerevan within the framewrok of Golden Apricot 7th International Film Festival — Armenian-Canadian film maker Atom Egoyan and his wife, actress Arsinée Khanjian in Yerevan within the framewrok of Golden Apricot 7th International Film Festival © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Italian actress Claudia Cardinale at the opening of Golden Apricot 7th International Film Festival — Italian actress Claudia Cardinale at the opening of Golden Apricot 7th International Film Festival © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Greek filmmaker Theodoros Angelopoulos in Yerevan within the framewrok of Golden Apricot 7th International Film Festival — Greek filmmaker Theodoros Angelopoulos in Yerevan within the framewrok of Golden Apricot 7th International Film Festival © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Guests of Golden Apricot 7th International Film Festival in Yerevan — Guests of Golden Apricot 7th International Film Festival in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Russian designer and blogger Artemy Lebedev in Yerevan — Russian designer and blogger Artemy Lebedev in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Woman begging for money in Paris Metro — Woman begging for money in Paris Metro © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

New Wave 2010 contest winner Sona Shahgeldyan during the press conference in Yerevan — New Wave 2010 contest winner Sona Shahgeldyan during the press conference in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Iranian football fan at Armenia-Iran friendly match at Hrazdan stadium in Yerevan — Iranian football fan at Armenia-Iran friendly match at Hrazdan stadium in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Armenian-American singer, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian in Yerevan — Armenian-American singer, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Grape Blessing Ceremony in Etchmiadzin, Armenia — Grape Blessing Ceremony in Etchmiadzin, Armenia © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan during the press conference in Yerevan — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan during the press conference in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Presidents of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan Dmitry Medvedev, Alexander Lukashenko and Nursultan Nazarbayev at unofficial summit of the leaders of the CSTO member states — Presidents of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan Dmitry Medvedev, Alexander Lukashenko and Nursultan Nazarbayev at unofficial summit of the leaders of the CSTO member states © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Armenian singer Tata Simonyan during his press conference in Yerevan — Armenian singer Tata Simonyan during his press conference in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mrktchyan

President of Grand Holding Hrant Vardanyan with his sons at the opening of FFA technical centre - Football academy in Yerevan — President of Grand Holding Hrant Vardanyan with his sons at the opening of FFA technical centre - Football academy in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Irish fan before the football match Armenia v Ireland - Euro 2012 Championship Qualifier — Irish fan before the football match Armenia v Ireland - Euro 2012 Championship Qualifier © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

French actor Gerard Depardieu in Yerevan — French actor Gerard Depardieu in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Composers Edward Mirzoyan and Konstantin Orbelian during the award ceremony of Karot festival in Yerevan — Composers Edward Mirzoyan and Konstantin Orbelian during the award ceremony of Karot festival in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Grand Candy Armenian Company’s biggest chocolate bar included in Guinness World Records — Grand Candy Armenian Company’s biggest chocolate bar included in Guinness World Records © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Former employee of Walt Disney, Warner Brothers and DreamWorks Frank Gladstone in Yerevan within the framework of ReAnimania 2nd International Film Festival — Former employee of Walt Disney, Warner Brothers and DreamWorks Frank Gladstone in Yerevan within the framework of ReAnimania 2nd International Film Festival © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Photosession of Brazzaville band in Yerevan — Photosession of Brazzaville band in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

French animator Federico Vitali in Yerevan within the framework of ReAnimania 2nd International Film Festival — French animator Federico Vitali in Yerevan within the framework of ReAnimania 2nd International Film Festival © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Consequence Management Field Exercise ‘Armenia 2010’, organized within the framework of NATO’s Partnership for Peace (PfP) program — Consequence Management Field Exercise ‘Armenia 2010’, organized within the framework of NATO’s Partnership for Peace (PfP) program © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

In Terras de Armenia (Armenian Land) Ltd enterprise, Armavir Province — In Terras de Armenia (Armenian Land) Ltd enterprise, Armavir Province © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Legendary intelligence agents Gevorg and Gohar Vardanyans — Legendary intelligence agents Gevorg and Gohar Vardanyans © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Liturgy in Haghpat Monastery. Haghpat, Lori Province, Armenia — Liturgy in Haghpat Monastery. Haghpat, Lori Province, Armenia © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Firework on 19th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence Day in Yerevan’s Republic Square — Firework on 19th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence Day in Yerevan’s Republic Square © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Jethro Tull's frontman Ian Anderson in Yerevan, Armenia — Jethro Tull's frontman Ian Anderson in Yerevan, Armenia © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Russian conductor and violinist Vladimir Spivakov during his concert in Yerevan — Russian conductor and violinist Vladimir Spivakov during his concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Armenian-American internet entrepreneur, co-founder of social website Reddit Alexis Ohanian at the TEDx Yerevan conference — Armenian-American internet entrepreneur, co-founder of social website Reddit Alexis Ohanian at the TEDx Yerevan conference © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Concert of Russian actor Sergey Bezrukov at Sundukyan State Academic Theatre — Concert of Russian actor Sergey Bezrukov at Sundukyan State Academic Theatre © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Welcoming for Armenian National Weightlifting Team, that won at 2010 World Weightlifting Championships in Antalya — Welcoming for Armenian National Weightlifting Team, that won at 2010 World Weightlifting Championships in Antalya © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Founder of Dilmah tea Merrill J. Fernando in Yerevan — Founder of Dilmah tea Merrill J. Fernando in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan in Vayots Dzor Province within framework of his working visit — Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan in Vayots Dzor Province within framework of his working visit © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Armenia’s fans celebrating the victory over Slovakia at Armenia-Slovakia Euro 2012 Qualifying Match — Armenia’s fans celebrating the victory over Slovakia at Armenia-Slovakia Euro 2012 Qualifying Match © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and President of Slovenia Danilo Türk after press conference in Yerevan — President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and President of Slovenia Danilo Türk after press conference in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Armenia-Andorra Euro 2012 Qualifying Match in Yerevan’s Republican Stadium — Armenia-Andorra Euro 2012 Qualifying Match in Yerevan’s Republican Stadium © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk during Okean Elzy rock band’s concert in Yerevan — Svyatoslav Vakarchuk during Okean Elzy rock band’s concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Russian animation director Garri Bardin in Yerevan in frames of 6th International Children's and Youth Film Festival — Russian animation director Garri Bardin in Yerevan in frames of 6th International Children's and Youth Film Festival © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Opening ceremony of the world's longest reversible ropeway "Tatev Wings" — Opening ceremony of the world's longest reversible ropeway "Tatev Wings" © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in Akhuryan Sugar Factory — Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in Akhuryan Sugar Factory © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Rock/blues musician, composer Joe Cocker during his concert in Yerevan — Rock/blues musician, composer Joe Cocker during his concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

French accordionist Richard Galliano during his concert in Yerevan — French accordionist Richard Galliano during his concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Russian rock musician, composer and singer Boris Grebenshchikov in Yerevan — Russian rock musician, composer and singer Boris Grebenshchikov in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Armenian musician and composer Jivan Gasparyan at the backstage after Boris Grebenshchikov’s concert in Yerevan — Armenian musician and composer Jivan Gasparyan at the backstage after Boris Grebenshchikov’s concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Construction works of Stepanakert International Airport — Construction works of Stepanakert International Airport © PAN Photo / Areg Balayan

The process of exchanging Azerbaijani citizen Eldar Taghiyev, taken captive in Armenia, with the body of Armenian citizen Manvel Saribekyan, who died in captivity in Azerbaijan: northeast of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, Ijevan-Gazakh road sector — The process of exchanging Azerbaijani citizen Eldar Taghiyev, taken captive in Armenia, with the body of Armenian citizen Manvel Saribekyan, who died in captivity in Azerbaijan: northeast of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, Ijevan-Gazakh road sector © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

DJ Serjo — DJ Serjo © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Lake Sevan, Armenia — Lake Sevan, Armenia © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Concert during Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s visit to Spitak town, Armenia — Concert during Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s visit to Spitak town, Armenia © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Repeated European and World Champion in long jump Robert Emmiyan — Repeated European and World Champion in long jump Robert Emmiyan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan at border military unit in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Republic — Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan at border military unit in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Republic © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

TV host Gohar Gasparyan’s photosession — TV host Gohar Gasparyan’s photosession © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Yerevan State Linguistic University tutor, honorable coach David Fahradyan's attempt to set a record for Guinness Book — Yerevan State Linguistic University tutor, honorable coach David Fahradyan's attempt to set a record for Guinness Book © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Musician and composer Goran Bregović before his concert in Yerevan — Musician and composer Goran Bregović before his concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan and Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan — RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan and Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Founder of the free software movement, author of GNU project Richard Stallman in Yerevan — Founder of the free software movement, author of GNU project Richard Stallman in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

՛Run For Your Life՛ running competition in Vahakni district — ՛Run For Your Life՛ running competition in Vahakni district © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Armenian Fighting Championship in yerevan — Armenian Fighting Championship in yerevan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Winner of Junior Eurovision 2010 Vladimir Arzumanyan at Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan — Winner of Junior Eurovision 2010 Vladimir Arzumanyan at Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Armenian National Football team coach Vardan Minasyan — Armenian National Football team coach Vardan Minasyan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Rosgosstrakh's CEO Danil Khachaturov during the press conference in Yerevan — Rosgosstrakh's CEO Danil Khachaturov during the press conference in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Spanish tenor Placido Domingo after his concert in Yerevan — Spanish tenor Placido Domingo after his concert in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Coffee saleswoman at Covered Market / Photoproject “The Colorful, The Flavourous, The Closed. Last days of Covered Market” — Coffee saleswoman at Covered Market / Photoproject “The Colorful, The Flavourous, The Closed. Last days of Covered Market” © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow — Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Armenian American poet and writer Peter Balakian in Yerevan — Armenian American poet and writer Peter Balakian in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Turkish-German historian and sociologist Taner Akçam in Yerevan — Turkish-German historian and sociologist Taner Akçam in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Newly elected Yerevan Mayor Karen Karapetyan — Newly elected Yerevan Mayor Karen Karapetyan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Second president of Armenia Robert Kocharyan at the award ceremony for the sportsmen and coaches who made significant contributions in the area of sports — Second president of Armenia Robert Kocharyan at the award ceremony for the sportsmen and coaches who made significant contributions in the area of sports © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

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