The following is a brief introduction to some of the best Yerevan museums for history and art. It is meant to help students on SRAS programs in Armenia or faculty planning SRAS-supported custom programs to develop ideas for itineraries to learn and grow abroad! History Museums From lost ancient kingdoms to modern independence, explore the […]

Igrika Crafts is a family-run art studio based in Tbilisi which specializes in block-printed textiles with traditional Georgian folk motifs. They graciously offered to organize a block-printing workshop for my fellow SRAS Tbilisi study abroad participants to teach us more about their art as well as the Georgian history, culture, and folk art which inspires […]

Polish literature has long been central to the nation’s identity. Especially during periods when Poland did not exist as an independent state, language became both a carrier of national spirit and a form of resistance against assimilation. This centrality of words is reflected in the widespread tendency of Polish writers and artists to transform great […]

In the heart of Armenia’s capital city Yerevan, stands the Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet and the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, simply known as “The Opera” by locals. Built in the early twentieth century, this cultural hub showcases a blend of traditional Armenian architecture and contemporary design representative of its diverse repertoire. […]