All communities
Long-established minority
Kurdish community
One of Armenia's oldest recognised minorities, rooted in the Aragatsotn villages.
~2,000 in ArmeniaKurmanji Kurdish · Armenian and Russian widely spoken
Where they live
- Aparan area
- Talin
- Yerevan
Cultural highlights
- Kurdish-language radio broadcasts on Armenian Public Radio since 1955.
- Village schools teaching Kurmanji alongside Armenian.
- Shepherding traditions in the highlands around Mount Aragats.
Community events
- Mar 21
Newroz spring fire festival
Aparan hills
- May 15
Kurdish culture day
Yerevan community centre
- Sep 8
Harvest gathering
Talin
Resources
Kurdish National Council
Cultural representation and language support.
Kurmanji library
Books, periodicals and archives in Yerevan.
Village cooperatives
Dairy, wool and shepherding networks.
Faith and language
Sunni Muslim families alongside a large Yezidi-adjacent heritage.