22 December 2011 - 14:28 AMT

2011: Shape of the year

Christmas liturgy at Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin — Christmas liturgy at Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Conductor Ohan Duryan's civil funeral rites in Opera Hall — Conductor Ohan Duryan's civil funeral rites in Opera Hall © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Former Mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan first time at Governmental session — Former Mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan first time at Governmental session © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Foreign Minister of RA Edward Nalbandian — Foreign Minister of RA Edward Nalbandian © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

World's oldest grape processing tool: a wine press near the village of Areni — World's oldest grape processing tool: a wine press near the village of Areni © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

People's Party leader Tigran Karapetyan at protest rally against closing down 'ALM' channel — People's Party leader Tigran Karapetyan at protest rally against closing down 'ALM' channel © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

A protester with a poster saying "Don't Rape the Freedom" at People's Party protest — A protester with a poster saying "Don't Rape the Freedom" at People's Party protest © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Presidents of Georgia and of Armenia Mikheil Saakashvili and Serzh Sargsyan — Presidents of Georgia and of Armenia Mikheil Saakashvili and Serzh Sargsyan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Yerevan Dolphinarium opening show — Yerevan Dolphinarium opening show © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Armenia's chess champion of 2009 Robert Hovhannisyan — Armenia's chess champion of 2009 Robert Hovhannisyan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

RA President Serzh Sargsyan talks to relatives of soldiers killed in Аrmy — RA President Serzh Sargsyan talks to relatives of soldiers killed in Аrmy © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Dancer and choreographer Vanush Khanamiryan at one of his last performances — Dancer and choreographer Vanush Khanamiryan at one of his last performances © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Tiarn’ndaraj (Trndez) celebrations in Yerevan — Tiarn’ndaraj (Trndez) celebrations in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Foreign Minister of China Yang Jiechi at Armenian Genocide Memorial — Foreign Minister of China Yang Jiechi at Armenian Genocide Memorial © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Head of RPA parliamentary group Galust Sahakyan after cooperation memorandum was signed by ruling coalition leaders — Head of RPA parliamentary group Galust Sahakyan after cooperation memorandum was signed by ruling coalition leaders © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Violinist and conductor Maxim Vengerov in Yerevan — Violinist and conductor Maxim Vengerov in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Leader of Armenian National Congress Levon Ter-Petrosyan — Leader of Armenian National Congress Levon Ter-Petrosyan © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Chessmaster Levon Aronyan — Chessmaster Levon Aronyan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Fatherland Defender Day celebration at Yerevan Victory Park — Fatherland Defender Day celebration at Yerevan Victory Park © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Weightlifter Meline Daluzyan during her training — Weightlifter Meline Daluzyan during her training © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Heritage Party leader Raffi Hovannisian at March 1 riots anniversary — Heritage Party leader Raffi Hovannisian at March 1 riots anniversary © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

'Saryan Inspirations' photo session with ESC 2011 Armenia's representative Emmy — 'Saryan Inspirations' photo session with ESC 2011 Armenia's representative Emmy © PAN Photo / Vahan Setpanyan

'Sayat-Nova' opera premiere in Yerevan — 'Sayat-Nova' opera premiere in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Armenian fans during Armenia-Russia Euro-2012 qualifier football game — Armenian fans during Armenia-Russia Euro-2012 qualifier football game © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Russia's national team coach Dick Advocaat — Russia's national team coach Dick Advocaat © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Heritage Party leader Raffi Hovannisian on the last day of his hunger strike — Heritage Party leader Raffi Hovannisian on the last day of his hunger strike © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Swiss president Micheline Calmy-Rey — Swiss president Micheline Calmy-Rey © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Vocalist of Moldovan band Zdob și Zdub Roman Iagupov — Vocalist of Moldovan band Zdob și Zdub Roman Iagupov © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Stepanakert Airport after last construction works — Stepanakert Airport after last construction works © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Best cellist of XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition Narek Hakhnazaryan — Best cellist of XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition Narek Hakhnazaryan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Police Day parade — Police Day parade © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

x+y=<3 project participants at Lovers' Park — x+y=<3 project participants at Lovers' Park © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Torchlight procession to Genocide Memorial — Torchlight procession to Genocide Memorial © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

RA President Serzh Sargsyan playing billiard at Grand Sport complex opening — RA President Serzh Sargsyan playing billiard at Grand Sport complex opening © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Hovnanian brothers during Saint Anna church consecration ceremony — Hovnanian brothers during Saint Anna church consecration ceremony © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Argentinian bandoneon player Marcelo Nisinman — Argentinian bandoneon player Marcelo Nisinman © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Tilda Swinton (playing Eva Khatchadourian) in ՞We Need to Talk About Kevin՞ — Tilda Swinton (playing Eva Khatchadourian) in ՞We Need to Talk About Kevin՞ © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Supporters carry oppositionist Nikol Pashinyan after his amnesty — Supporters carry oppositionist Nikol Pashinyan after his amnesty © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Kohar ensemble's 3rd mapping show and concert dedicated to Republic Day — Kohar ensemble's 3rd mapping show and concert dedicated to Republic Day © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Oppositionists Sasun Mikayelyan (L) and Nikol Pashinyan (R) with Levon Ter-Petrosyan at the first prostes rally after amnesty — Oppositionists Sasun Mikayelyan (L) and Nikol Pashinyan (R) with Levon Ter-Petrosyan at the first prostes rally after amnesty © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Dan Gharibian, guitarist and vocalist of French Bratsch band — Dan Gharibian, guitarist and vocalist of French Bratsch band © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

TUMO creative technologies center before official opening — TUMO creative technologies center before official opening © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

French actress Fanny Ardant as an honorable guest of Golden Apricot 8th festival — French actress Fanny Ardant as an honorable guest of Golden Apricot 8th festival © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Cannes Festival winner Turkish director Nuri Bilage Ceylan — Cannes Festival winner Turkish director Nuri Bilage Ceylan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Hungarian director Bela Tarr — Hungarian director Bela Tarr © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Creator of "Here" film,American director Braden King in Armenia — Creator of "Here" film,American director Braden King in Armenia © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

First dialogue between coalition and ANC — First dialogue between coalition and ANC © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Guitarist of Deti Picasso band Karen Arutyunyan — Guitarist of Deti Picasso band Karen Arutyunyan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Armenian National Chess Team during mass celebration of their victory at World Cup in Freedom Square — Armenian National Chess Team during mass celebration of their victory at World Cup in Freedom Square © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Serj Tankian at backstage of his concert rehearsal in Opera — Serj Tankian at backstage of his concert rehearsal in Opera © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

The 5th Pan-Armenian games opening in Vazgen Sargsyan stadium — The 5th Pan-Armenian games opening in Vazgen Sargsyan stadium © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mrtchyan

RA President Serzh Sargsyan talking to singer Serj Tankian at TUMO center opening — RA President Serzh Sargsyan talking to singer Serj Tankian at TUMO center opening © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Boxers Vic Darchinyan and Evans Mbamba at weigh-in before their fight — Boxers Vic Darchinyan and Evans Mbamba at weigh-in before their fight © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Yerevan New cycle track opening — Yerevan New cycle track opening © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

New building of Matenadaran — New building of Matenadaran © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Pianist Tigran Hamasyan in his hometown Gyumri — Pianist Tigran Hamasyan in his hometown Gyumri © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Parade in Republic Square dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence — Parade in Republic Square dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Parade in Republic Square dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence — Parade in Republic Square dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence © PAN Photo / Karen Hovhannisyan

'Heroic Ballade' performance dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence — 'Heroic Ballade' performance dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Italian singer Alessandro Safina — Italian singer Alessandro Safina © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Armenian opposition builds up tents in Freedom Square — Armenian opposition builds up tents in Freedom Square © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

New terminal of Zvartnots Airport — New terminal of Zvartnots Airport © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Painted arch of Yerevan — Painted arch of Yerevan © PAN Photo / Varo Rafayelyan

French singer Elodie Frege during her concert in Cascade — French singer Elodie Frege during her concert in Cascade © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Setting-up of a statue by French sculptor Auguste Rodin of painter Jules Bastien-Lepage in Yerevan — Setting-up of a statue by French sculptor Auguste Rodin of painter Jules Bastien-Lepage in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan smile while Sarkozy points at mount Ararat — French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan smile while Sarkozy points at mount Ararat © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

French president Nicolas Sarkozy in Etchmiadzin, Armenia — French president Nicolas Sarkozy in Etchmiadzin, Armenia © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Armenian national football team celebrating its goal to Macedonia — Armenian national football team celebrating its goal to Macedonia © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Stones shaped by architect Rafayel Israyelyan in his ruining house — Stones shaped by architect Rafayel Israyelyan in his ruining house © PAN Photo / Varo Rafayelyan

Singer Charles Aznavour with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at his museum in Yerevan — Singer Charles Aznavour with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at his museum in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Davit Hakobyan

Wine making ceremony at Areni Wine Fetsival — Wine making ceremony at Areni Wine Fetsival © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mkrtchyan

Protester Vardges Gaspar shouts at policeman during a protest against murders in Army — Protester Vardges Gaspar shouts at policeman during a protest against murders in Army © PAN Photo / Sedrak Mrktchyan

Building in Buzand street being ruined — Building in Buzand street being ruined © PAN Photo / Varo Rafayelyan

4-times Stuntriding World Champion Chris "CP' Pfeiffer in Yerevan — 4-times Stuntriding World Champion Chris "CP' Pfeiffer in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Conductor and vilonist Pinchas Zukerman in Yerevan — Conductor and vilonist Pinchas Zukerman in Yerevan © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

US ambassador to Armenia John Heffern collecting exploded balloons during 'Run for Your Life" competition — US ambassador to Armenia John Heffern collecting exploded balloons during 'Run for Your Life" competition © PAN Photo / Varo Rafayelyan

Head of the Imeperial Family of Russia, Grand Duchess of Russia Maria Vladimirovna Romanova — Head of the Imeperial Family of Russia, Grand Duchess of Russia Maria Vladimirovna Romanova © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Model of renovated space for tigers in Yerevan Zoo — Model of renovated space for tigers in Yerevan Zoo © PAN Photo / Varo Rafayelyan

Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak holding iPad2 — Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak holding iPad2 © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Taron Margaryan after winning mayor elections — Taron Margaryan after winning mayor elections © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Marketing guru Philip Kotler in his hotel room — Marketing guru Philip Kotler in his hotel room © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Yerevan's old cylce track being demolished — Yerevan's old cylce track being demolished © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Spiritual leaders of Russia Kirill, of Armenia Karekin II and of Azerbaijan SHeikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh — Spiritual leaders of Russia Kirill, of Armenia Karekin II and of Azerbaijan SHeikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

The road to Matenadaran is being constructed — The road to Matenadaran is being constructed © PAN Photo / Varo Rafayelyan

Internationally recognized Armenian dog breed "Gampr" with its owner — Internationally recognized Armenian dog breed "Gampr" with its owner © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Arami 30: Another disappearing memory — Arami 30: Another disappearing memory © PAN Photo / Varo Rafayelyan

Georgia's winning song at Junior Eurovision 2011 — Georgia's winning song at Junior Eurovision 2011 © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

Georgia's participant crying as they win at Junior Eurovision — Georgia's participant crying as they win at Junior Eurovision © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman at farwell ceremony of his trip to Armenia — Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman at farwell ceremony of his trip to Armenia © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

U18 World Chess Champion of 2011 Samvel Ter-Sahakyan — U18 World Chess Champion of 2011 Samvel Ter-Sahakyan © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

OSCE Minsk Group co-chair Bernard Fassier during the press conference — OSCE Minsk Group co-chair Bernard Fassier during the press conference © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mhmoud Ahmadinejad at governmental recepetion — President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mhmoud Ahmadinejad at governmental recepetion © PAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

Santa run organized within the frameworks of Winterfest 2011 — Santa run organized within the frameworks of Winterfest 2011 © PAN Photo / Vahan Stepanyan

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