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Historic mining roots in Lori

Greek community

A recognised national minority whose roots go back to Greek miners in the Lori copper towns.

Recognised national minorityGreek · Armenian · Russian

Where they live

  • Yerevan
  • Alaverdi
  • Akhtala

Cultural highlights

  • Greek miners worked the Akhtala and Alaverdi copper mines in the 18th century.
  • Greek language and culture classes run in Yerevan.

Faith and language

Mostly Greek Orthodox Christian.