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How many Armenians are there in the Diaspora?

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How many Armenians are there in the Diaspora?

Today, the Armenian diaspora refers to communities of Armenians living outside of Armenia. The total Armenian population living worldwide is estimated to be 11,000,000.

Where is the largest diaspora of Armenians?

Today the largest Armenian communities are in Russia (2.25 million), USA (1.5 million), France (about 450,000). Other significant communities are in Georgia, Argentina, Lebanon, Iran, Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Australia, Brazil and Canada4.

How many Armenians live in Krasnodar?

1,000,000 Armenians
According to estimates some 500,000, 700,000 or 1,000,000 Armenians resided in Krasnodar. They are chiefly concentrated in Greater Sochi (80,045–125,000) the city of Krasnodar (28,022–70,000), the city of Armavir (18,262–50,000) Tuapse (18,194), Novorossiysk (12,092–40,000) Apsheron (10,659), and Anapa (8,201).

How many Armenians are in Russia?

3 million Armenians
According to unofficial data, there are currently 2.5-3 million Armenians living in Russia. The most populated area is Moscow but the surrounding regions of Rostov, Krasnodar, and Stavropol Territory have a significant number of Armenians as well.

Why do so many Armenians speak Russian?

Because of political and historical reasons, Russian is the most common foreign language spoken by the majority of Armenians. English is the second learned language and the fastest growing foreign language in Armenia. Universities in Russian, English and French exist in the capital city of Armenia, Yerevan.

Who is the richest Armenian?

Samvel Karapetyan owns $2.8 billion (sales) Tashir Holding, a commercial real estate developer. Karapetyan was born in Armenia but came to Russia in the 1990s and settled in the town of Kaluga. A long time subcontractor of Gazprom, Tashir also has state contracts to light the central streets in Moscow.

What are Armenians famous for?

So, here’s the list of what makes them so proud of being an Armenian.

  • The first nation to adopt Christianity. The official date when Armenia adopted Christianity is set at 301 CE, making it the very first nation in the world to do so.
  • Ararat brandy.
  • Alphabet.
  • Lavash.
  • Armenian rugs.
  • Khachkars.
  • Pomegranates.