First issue of the Vardzk scientific journal with scholarly articles on Armenian monuments and cultural studies was presented on February 15 in Yerevan.

The idea of creating a new magazine matured long ago, after articles featuring a 40-year-long activities of the Armenian Architecture Research Organization (RAA) published in 1997.

As the editor-in-chief of Vardzk'', head of RAA NGO <b> Samvel Karapetyan </b> said, the first issue has already been translated into English. He expressed hope, the magazine will be published in Armenian and English bi-annually.

"The next issue will be released in November, which is not linked to funding. We have been provided funds for the for the issue of the journal from the state budget. In the next 5 months we intend to travel to the Republic of Artsakh and the Islamic Republic of Iran to study the Armenian architectural monuments," Samvel Karapetyan said, adding that they have a lot of work to do in Iran and Western Armenia.

The first issue of Vardzk is dedicated to the memory of the founder and leader of RAA NGO Dr. Armen Hakhnazaryan.