Armenia celebrates First Republic Day

In May 28, 1918, the Armenian regular military forces and volunteers defeated the Turkish troops, and prevented the latter’s invasion of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia.

This triumph enabled the Armenian people to restore their statehood, which was lost centuries ago.

It was 97 years ago on this day in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, that the Armenian National Council declared the independence of Armenia and the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia.

The May 28 celebrations in Armenia are traditionally held at Sardarapat Memorial, which eternalizes the memory of the Armenian heroes who prevented a Turkish invasion of Armenia back in 1918.

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