Originally from Armenia, the Megerians established their rug trade business in the United States in 1917 and quickly developed an expertise in rug repairing and restoration.

Armavir is a province in the western part of Armenia. Located in the Ararat plain dominated by Mount Ararat from the south and Mount Aragats from the north, the province is home to the spiritual centre of the Armenian nation, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church. It is the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians. THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN ARMAVIR ! • The Cathedral and Churches of Etchmiadzin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, UNESCO World Heritage ZVARTNOTS VII century wine presses were found during the excavations at Zvartnots. In two of the adjacent wine presses there are round pits laid out with polished stones and plastered with lime, meant for collecting must. The pits are located between the two basins for pressing wine, which have a smooth plastered surface with certain incline towards the pits. The existence of two basins per press attests to the high capacity and efficiency of the presses. • Sardarapat Memorial Complex and Museum, sculptural and architectural complex • Musaler Memorial and Museum • Biking tours • Tolma Festival (May) • 1000 Years of Village Life Festival (September) • Master Classes on arts and crafts at Machanents House • Fishing at Zartonk Lakes

Jermuk is a resort town located in the region of the River Arpa source, at a distance of 173 km from Yerevan. The climate is mountainous: it is cool in summer, snowy in winter, but mild and sunny. The main therapeutic functions of Jermuk are a favorable climate and high-quality mineral water.

It’s logical to start your trip around Armenia from Yerevan. The capital of Armenia is one of the oldest cities in the world with a rich history and unique atmosphere. The city, which is 29 years older than Rome, breaks stereotypes: the past here harmoniously combines with the present, and the conservative east neighbors the advanced west. Yerevan doesn't look his age at all - he's very fashionable The concrete jungle of multi-storey residential boxes is diluted with the warmth of the stonework of old buildings; the characteristic shade of tuff has given Yerevan the status of a “pink” city. In Yerevan, no one is in a hurry: street cafe workers leisurely mow the lawns and serve coffee to visitors leisurely leafing through a magazine or flipping through gadgets; in the mornings at the Cascade, instructors practice yoga with those who wish, and in the evenings, choreographers perform folk dances. On the streets you can find works by the best sculptors of the modern world, in museums - mysterious artifacts, in galleries - works of classics of Armenian and world painting, in the flea market - brilliant creations of modern painters, ceramists and jewelers. Evening Yerevan attracts with concerts of classical music, sounds of folk, jam sessions of jazz musicians, music of night clubs, performances of the most unusual musicians, wine bars of Saryan Street, the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the capital’s iconic institutions, see a show of singing fountains, enjoy delicious food in fashionable restaurants and Armenian fast food - don’t be afraid of street food eateries that serve excellent tzhvzhik, kabab and khorovats. And, most importantly, try to get a local friend on social networks in advance, who will reveal to you all the secrets of the ancient, but very modern city.