The interview was conducted at Dorbandavank in Lori Province, about which there is almost no historical or written information. The choice of location is symbolic—if our ancestors centuries ago had the modern-day opportunities available to us, this monastery would have long been discovered and studied.
This is the challenge the "Identity" Foundation has taken on and is working to solve
With the team from 301 media, we visited several settlements and cultural heritage sites in Lori Province. During the journey, direct interactions with local residents played a special role, helping us experience the cultural essence of the region more deeply.
David is a photographer from Artsakh whose work has traveled the world. After displacement, David continues his work in Yerevan, documenting our reality and cultural layers through his camera.
Gaya is a journalist from Artsakh. Endowed with exceptional kindness and boundless humor, Gaya continues her work in Yerevan after displacement, combining journalism with her special care for nature and the animal world.
And Gagik, caught up in the moment, was tirelessly filming, so absorbed that he sometimes forgot to enjoy the moment.