Scientific Seminar at SUSh

Today, Lilit Asoyan, Associate Professor of the Department of History and Law Studies, held a scientific seminar at SUSh on the topic “The Olginian Gymnasium as the First Female Educational Institution in Alexandropol.”

The speaker presented the results of her research work։ the history of the Olginian Gymnasium, the oldest female educational institution in Gyumri.

During the research, it was possible to restore the history of the gymnasium’s establishment and find out that the educational institution was founded in 1879, while the year of foundation engraved on the facade of the currently preserved building is 1912.

In addition, this is one of the unique structures in Gyumri that has maintained the same function throughout its entire existence, continuously serving as an educational institution.