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Semyonovka, Armenia

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

Semyonovka
Սեմյոնովկա
Road near Semyonovka
Road near Semyonovka
Semyonovka is located in Armenia
Semyonovka
Semyonovka
Semyonovka is located in Gegharkunik
Semyonovka
Semyonovka
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

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The village was founded in 1845 by Molokan settlers from Russia (sectarian Pryguny and Subbotniki), who escaped oppression in Russia.[2]

References

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  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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