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At the end of the year, the closing ceremony of the “I Am in the Armenian World” scholarship program took place. For the second consecutive year, the program organized by the Geghard Union and M.A.M for students of Armenian origin from Nizhny Novgorod aims to spark young people’s interest in Armenia and strengthen their connection to their Armenian roots. During the event, four winners (out of 46 participants) were awarded and will receive the established scholarships in the coming months. The launch of the next phase of the program was also announced, featuring an expanded curriculum and broader regional coverage.

The next meeting was held with the leaders of Armenian communities of the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation. The meeting focused on discussing the challenges of Armenian educational programs within the communities and finding joint solutions. M.A.M presented a new direction of its activities — educational support programs developed for schools in the Diaspora. As a result, M.A.M will prepare proposals for Armenian communities in Russia to make innovative Armenian educational programs accessible, based on the needs and capacities of each community.

The founders of M.A.M visited the Holy All-Savior Armenian Church in Nizhny Novgorod and met with its spiritual leader, Father Sebeos. Opportunities for cooperation were discussed, including collaboration with the Sunday school operating at the church.

Also, a meeting with representatives of the Union of Armenians of Russia took place at the Moscow Linguistic University within the framework of an Armenian cultural event organized by the Department of Armenian Studies. The discussion focused on cooperation possibilities regarding the standardization and implementation of educational programs in Armenian schools affiliated with the Union of Armenians of Russia.

Emphasizing the vital role of the Church in establishing and preserving Armenian schools in the Diaspora, it was also a great honor to visit the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Russia and New Nakhijevan in Moscow. During the meeting, M.A.M’s educational support programs were presented to Father Kerovbe, the head of the educational direction of the Diocese, and an agreement was reached to continue communication toward future cooperation.

Considering M.A.M’s core mission — to strengthen the preservation of Armenian identity in the Diaspora and the bond between generations through education, regardless of place of residence — such community visits are of great importance and will be ongoing.

We extend our special gratitude to our partners, the Geghard Union of Nizhny Novgorod, and its leadership, Arayik Abrahamyan and Hunan Gulyan, for their warm hospitality and their active efforts in preserving Armenian identity within the community.