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Semyonovka, Armenia

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

Place in Gegharkunik, Armenia
Semyonovka Սեմյոնովկա
Road near SemyonovkaRoad near Semyonovka
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Coordinates: 40°39′11″N 44°54′35″E / 40.65306°N 44.90972°E / 40.65306; 44.90972
CountryArmenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
MunicipalitySevan
Founded1845
Population
 • Total253
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.

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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Gegharkunik Province
Capital: Gavar
Urban settlements
Chambarak Municipality
Gavar Municipality
Martuni Municipality
Sevan Municipality
Shoghakat Municipality
Vardenis Municipality
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