ARMENIA'S BRAIN GAIN: Episode 2 - Gyumri: Armenia's 2nd largest city

Mrs Mitch and I join my colleagues from NCIE and explore a little of Gyumri's charm and character. We also visit the Economics University and were amazed by the innovative classrooms and facilities. If you'd like to contribute to the future development of this university, please visit these links:
www.asuegb.am
/ asuegbofficial
[e-mail]
You can also write to Mr Mitch at NCIE Brain Gain: [e-mail]
We also visit the oldest street in Gyumri, show you the main square and quickly visit a beautiful little cafe and bakery; Aregak Bakery and Cafe: This extraordinary business is the first inclusive bakery and café in Gyumri, and employs both youth with disabilities and mothers of youth with disabilities to bring customers excellent European-style bread, pastries, sandwiches, coffees and teas. Please visit this link to find out more:
aregakbakeryandcafe.weebly.com
Gyumri is Armenia's 2nd largest city and well worth a visit. It's a little over 2 hours by road from Yerevan, but you can take a modern train from the city, which is just about as quick.
Come and enjoy the wonder and splendour of Armenia; you won't be disappointed.

[@AvoFresno]

Great as usual, Gyumri has & always been the best city in everything. Thank you for all your effort Mr. & Mrs. Micth!

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

Thanks Avo...really appreciate your positive comments🙏

[@slavik6773]

Gyumri indeed has great future. Amazing projects are happening - District area is being constructed and many other important projects super exciting times for our nation. Thanks for showcasing Gyumri Mr Mitch

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@Slavik...yes, Gyumri has a lot going for it and we are living in exciting times I believe. The younger generation are full of hope for our nation and really getting involved in many areas...it's great to see. Unfortunately, we just didn't have the time to film all that much in Gyumri, but we'll definitely come back and have a much better look around and speak to folks who live and work there. Thanks for always tuning in...we really appreciate it.🙏

[@geologydrneeson]

@@ArmenianLifewithMitch How do you feel about the influx of Russians into Yerevan? Seems most of these Russian refugees represent the Putin opposition in Russia. Very pro-Western, pro-liberalism and oppose traditionalism. While their influx will provide economic benefits to Armenia, it will also risk deterioration in culture and create a foothold for polluted Western ideals (LGBTIQ+ etc).

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@@geologydrneeson ...I respect your comment brother, but I'd rather not get into that conversation. Sincerely, Mitch

[@judd442009]

Many tourists to Armenia are unaware of how appealing Gyumri is--perhaps because it was called Leninakan during the Soviet era. Gyumri is relatively small in population (120,000 people) compared with Yerevan. However, what it lacks in size it makes up for in much charm and, as you point out, in innovation.

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@judd442009...thanks Judd, you're right about Gyumri. We will go back and shoot another video soon🙏

[@judd442009]

@@ArmenianLifewithMitch Glad to see Mrs. Mitch up and about. She still looks a little weary. Hopefully she is on the road to a full recovery and out of danger from a concussion.

[@rashidali-oz9ud]

Dear Mr.Mitch I am very glad to see you with Mrs.Mitch.😊.Gyumri is historical and less population in the city...I humbly request you to make video about famous Avenue Street Yerevan.Thank You

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

Thanks brother! Regarding your request, I believe you're talking about Northern Avenue in the heart of Yerevan. You can check out one of our earlier videos, where we show Northern Avenue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHmzo5emrtx5ipY Unfortunately, though it's a beautiful mall, it isn't typical of Armenia...just another European style mall with expensive shops...though it is nice to walk along it and "window shop" We're about trying to show the "real" Armenia, as most Armenians can't afford to shop in that mall anyway! Kind regards, Mitch

[@rashidali-oz9ud]

@@ArmenianLifewithMitch Dear and lovely brother thank you for detailed & comprehensive video, special thanks that you shared Northern Avenue video.yes you are right I was talking about Northern Aveune.Once Again Many Thanks.Stay Blessed and Happy.

[@jane_lade315]

Amazing ❤

[@jane_lade315]

I sent the email please, thank you 😊

[@annastayziaa]

Hi Mitch! Can you and Mrs. Mitch talk about the process of buying an apartment (and/or home) in Armenia? I’m really interested in hearing from you because I’m also aspiring to buy an apartment in Yerevan like you two and perhaps a home in a different part of Armenia ♥️

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@annastayziaa...it's a good suggestion...we'll see what we can do.🙏

[@mrbushlied7742]

I much prefer the name Leninakan to Gyumri. I visited Gyumri for a short time in the summer of 2015, but don't remember much about it. Has Armenia been affected by the near by war in the Ukraine? Much love to Armenia from the Bahamas!

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@Mr Bush Lied...from the Bahamas...lucky you! We have received in influx of Russian speaking people...that's all I can say about that. Prices of certain commodities have risen, but it's too early to say what the long term effect will be. However, Armenia may well benefit economically if we go about things in the right way.🙏 Regarding Gyumri...it is developing at a fast rate and everyone's happy about that. We only gave you a glimpse of the city, but there is so much to see...we'll return in Spring and shoot a more thorough video.

[@tikohakobyan5077]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@pannamaria29]

What a beautiful city 😍😍❤❤

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@anna S...it truly is!

[@angelina7047]

👍👍👍👍

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

Ohhh...you have the first comment, Angelina...very good👍👍🙏🙏

[@vekeensadoryan3252]

Interesting info about Ghandi I have a suggestion get in touch with Yerevan Everyday u tuber to make a u tube about ur work in here an he has a good following inside and outside Armenia.. I think u will get a financial support more easily if more people know about u

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@vekeen sadoryan...sorry for the late reply to your comment, I just noticed I hadn't replied (and I try to reply to all comments). Yes, I know about Yerevan Everyday and we could collaborate one day, though I think our channels differ substantially in content. They travel a lot, film from their car (mostly) and speak in Armenian. We're more focused on showing what it's like to live in Armenia from an English speaker's point of view. But, it's always good to diversify and look at what others are doing. I know they have a good following and they upload nearly every day. We're not able to do that, because we have work commitments, so we're only able to upload once a week. Thanks for your suggestion though, we really appreciate it🙏

[@user-kw7rg5ms2x]

Di meliora ☺️

[@sahanweerasekara2928]

Hey , how you doing ?. When are you come to yerevan friend ?

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@S a h a n W e e r a s e k a r a...I think your question is, "When DID you come to Yerevan?" The answer is...we came to live in Yerevan 8 years ago and have been living in Arabkir District ever since.

[@user-fj2ev2ri6i]

Я не понимаю английский ,но ..........

[@AnaitVoskanyan]

Не проводите сыновей своих и дочерей своих через огонь Молоху. Библия.

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@AnaitVoskanyan...exactly what are you trying to say, Anahit jan? Regarding the tradition of jumping over the fire, I don't believe it is either a good or bad thing...it's just a tradition. Most Armenians would have no clue as to what the fire of Molech is anyway. It's like the breaking of plates by the bride and groom, or the lavash over the shoulder. It's a tradition.

[@AnaitVoskanyan]

@@ArmenianLifewithMitch This is not me, the Bible says. God says. This is not just a tradition. This is paganism.

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@@AnaitVoskanyan... But that's not how to win people to Christ, dear sister. We are called to love our neighbor as ourself, to bear one another's burdens. It's very easy to point the finger at someone, but always remember 3 fingers are pointing back to us.🙏

[@AnaitVoskanyan]

@@ArmenianLifewithMitch Sometimes silence is a crime. Good day.

[@keepcreationprocess]

They are very very aggressive - you guys just don t know this

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@Joe Hoe...we know much more than you think, my friend.