Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 44°54′35″E / 40.65306°N 44.90972°E / 40.65306; 44.90972

Semyonovka, Armenia

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40°39′11″N 44°54′35″E / 40.65306°N 44.90972°E / 40.65306; 44.90972

Semyonovka
Սեմյոնովկա
Road near Semyonovka
Road near Semyonovka
Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 44°54′35″E / 40.65306°N 44.90972°E / 40.65306; 44.90972
CountryArmenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
MunicipalitySevan
Founded1845
Population
 • Total
253
Time zoneUTC+4 (AMT)
Semyonovka, Armenia at GEOnet Names Server

Semyonovka (Armenian: Սեմյոնովկա) is a village in the Sevan Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

History

The village was founded in 1845 by Molokan settlers from Russia (sectarian Pryguny and Subbotniki), who escaped oppression in Russia.[2]

References

  1. Statistical Committee of Armenia. "The results of the 2011 Population Census of Armenia" (PDF).
  2. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 83. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.

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