Semyonovka, Armenia Explained

40.6531°N 44.9097°W

Official Name:Semyonovka
Native Name:Սեմյոնովկա
Pushpin Map:Armenia#Gegharkunik
Mapsize:150px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Armenia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Gegharkunik
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Sevan
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1845
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:253
Timezone:AMT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:40.6531°N 44.9097°W

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The results of the 2011 Population Census of Armenia. Statistical Committee of Armenia.
  2. Book: Kiesling. Brady. Raffi. Kojian. 2005 . Rediscovering Armenia: Guide. 2nd. Matit Graphic Design Studio. Yerevan. 83. 99941-0-121-8.