Gusanagyugh Explained

40.6692°N 43.7883°W

Official Name:Gusanagyugh
Native Name:Գուսանագյուղ
Pushpin Map:Armenia#Shirak
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Armenia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Shirak
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Ani
Population As Of:2001
Population Total:898
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:40.6692°N 43.7883°W
Elevation M:1540

Gusanagyugh (Armenian: Գուսանագյուղ) is a village in the Ani Municipality of the Shirak Province of Armenia. In 1977, it was renamed after the bard "Gusan" Nakhshikar Sargis.[1]

Development programs

Gusanagyush village became part of COAF-supported villages (Children of Armenia Fund).

The programs implemented include: Student Councils, Debate Clubs, Health and Lifestyle Education, School Nutrition & Brushodromes, Women Health Screenings, Support for Reproductive Health.[2]

Children of Armenia Fund also renovated village facilities such as cafeteria and Brushodrome.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 75, available online at the US embassy to Armenia's website
  2. News: Շիրակի համայնքներում կփոխվի կյանքի որակը. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/bkrBu8RsB68 . 2021-12-21 . live. December 12, 2016. Shirak Public TV.
  3. Web site: Reviving Rural Communities. 2019. coafkids.