PAN Photo / Shape of The Year 2014

Sukhoi Su-27 aircraft cockpit during the show by Russian Knights aviation group at Erebuni military airport. Yerevan, Armenia

Polish composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki before concert, dedicated to his 80th birthday anniversary. Yerevan, Armenia

Sunset over Mount Ararat from Charents Arch, Garni. Yerevan, Armenia

High-ranked officials of Armenia and Artsakh pay a visit to Yerablur memorial on state army's 22nd anniversary. Yerevan, Armenia

Old market: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (from “Sharm El Sheikh: Out of revolution” feature story)

Armenian PM Tigran Sargsyan photographed for new passport during his visit to Davitashen district’s passport and visa department new premises. Yerevan, Armenia

The Fifth Olympic ring failed to open during the Sochi XXII Olympic Winter Games. Sochi, Russia

Gohar Martirosyan, artist (from “#art #gyumri #youth” feature story). Gyumri, Armenia

Young fencer celebrates his victory during the Armenian youth fencing championship. Yerevan, Armenia

Armenian Catholicos His Holiness Karekin II lights the traditional fire of Tiarn’ndaraj (Trndez) celebrations. Etchmiadzin, Armenia

Naira Zohrabyan, Vardan Oskanian and Tigran Urikhanyan during the 7th congress of Prosperous Armenia Party. Yerevan, Armenia

Mt. Aragats and Mt. Ara from the sky, Armenia

Two girls skiing during the First Pan-Armenian Winter Games: Alpine skiing, giant slalom run: Tsaghkadzor, Armenia

Deputies from Republican Party of Armenia during the voting at RA National Assembly: Yerevan, Armenia

First Pan-Armenian Winter Games: Hockey, Moscow vs Montreal: Yerevan, Armenia

President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili visits Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Armenia

Opening ceremony of the 15th European Individual Chess Championship in Yerevan, Armenia

Armenian Sambo Championship Among Juniors and Youth. Yerevan, Armenia

Residential district in Bruges, Belgium

Former PM of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko arrives to the European People's Party (EPP) congress in Dublin, Ireland

Photosession of French singer Patricia Kaas during her visit to Armenia

Hrachya Acharyan school (architect Mark Grigoryan) , which was destroyed to build CSTO academy in its place. Yerevan, Armenia

Press conference of Aram MP3, Armenia's entry for 2014 Eurovision. Yerevan, Armenia

Group portrait of the heads of delegation during the Nuclear Security Summit in the Hague, Netherlands

Azat reservoir, Ararat Province, Armenia

“I am against” movement holds silent rally outside RA constitutional court. Yerevan, Armenia

Actor Vardan Petrosyan at court session, who was accused of violating traffic rules. He crashed his car into another and unintentionally caused death of passengers. Yerevan, Armenia

Hell's Gorge, Ararat Province, Armenia

Concert of cultural figures of Armenia and Turkmenistan at Ruhiyat Cultural Palace of Turkmenbashi city

Raffi Krikorian, vice president of engineering at Twitter. Yerevan, Armenia

First Fish Festival in Abovyan town, Kotayk Province, Armenia

Women in Montevideo, Uruguay (from “A city called Montevideo” feature story)

Participants of Torchlight procession going over the Great Bridge of Hrazdan to Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to commemorate 99th anniversary Armenian genocide. Yerevan, Armenia

Sheep Shearing Festival in Tatev, Armenia

Movses village located on north-eastern part of Armenia-Azerbaijan border, which often comes under Azeri fire

Shushi liberation 22nd anniversary parade in Stepanakert, Artsakh Republic

French President Francois Hollande with his staff after Armenian-French business forum in Yerevan, Armenia

Concert of Charles Aznavour in Yerevan, Armenia

Charles Aznavour blowing out his birthday candle during the state supper at the Presidential Palace of Armenia. Yerevan, Armenia

Official farewell ceremony of French President François Hollande. Yerevan, Armenia

Backstage of the concert of Berlin Staatskapelle with conductor Daniel Barenboim in Yerevan, Armenia

Armenian director Serge Avedikian got the accolades as Best Actor for film “Parajanov” during the Hayak National Cinema Awards 2014. Yerevan, Armenia

Pupils during the graduation ceremony in Armavir Military and Sports specialized college named after Tigran Mets. Armavir, Armenia

Current PM Hovik Abrahamyan talking to former PM Tigran Sargsyan after the 15th congress of ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA). Yerevan, Armenia

The Riva Degli Schiavoni- waterfront promenade in Venice, which is located between Piazza San Marco and the Arsenale, Italy (from “Venice. The City of Islands” feature story)

A woman embracing her sons' graves, who died in an accident in one of the cities of Russia (from “Leave'n'stay or The face of Migration” feature story). Sarchapet Village, Lori Province, Armenia

High ranking officials of Armenia watching the concert, dedicated to the Day of the First Republic in Sardarapat, Armenia

International Dog Show 2014 in Yerevan, Armenia

Armenian Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan meets with students during Armenian language and literature examination. Yerevan, Armenia

Young boy taking a shower after a swim in "pools" of Salt Lake (from "Lime plant "pools" of Salt Lake" feature story). Yerevan, Armenia

RA Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan during his visit to the new administrative building of RA Police, opened in Davidashen, Armenia

Citizens clash with police during the protest against electricity price hike. Yerevan, Armenia

Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian visit Tatev Monastery after playing simul on 10 boards with monks, residents of Tatev and chess lovers. Tatev Village, Syunik Province, Armenia

Zangezur Mountain Range, Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia

8 from 25 participants of #morooq (beard) photoproject by PAN Photo and Armen Galyan

House of Afrikyans fenced before demolition. Yerevan, Armenia

A woman cries because of clashes with police during the protest against dismantling of the House of Afrikyans in downtown Yerevan, Armenia

Concert of pianists Armen Babakhanyan, Vahagn Hayrapetyan, Tigran Hamasyan in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Yerevan, Armenia

Armenian PM Hovik Abrahamyan with Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev in Sochi, Russia

Photo session of South Korean director Kim Ki-Duk in the framework of 11th Golden Apricot Film Festival. Yerevan, Armenia

Auto Moto Show in the framework of “Yerevan summer” project. Yerevan, Armenia

Musicians of Komitas quartet during the photosession dedicated to the 90th anniversary of foundation of quartet. Zvartnots, Armavir Province, Armenia

Photo session of French actress Anna Mouglalis in the framework of 11th Golden Apricot Film Festival. Yerevan, Armenia

A sportswoman during 21st European Archery Tournament in Arshaluys Village, Etchmiadzin, Armenia

Traditional pastime of Hrazdan Gorge’s older people (from “Bidzeki gyol: Traditional pastime at Hrazdan Gorge” feature story). Hrazdan City, Kotayk Province, Armenia

Lemurs brought to Yerevan zoo displayed for the first time. Yerevan, Armenia

Meeting between Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia

Artsakh Republic: Amaras Monastery, Mausoleum of St.Grigoris (IV century)

Musician Sebu Simonian’s (Capital Cities)photo session in the framework of Yerevan concert tour, Armenia

"Traditions of Syunik" Mulberry Festival in Goris, Syunik Province, Armenia

Houses of Fira city, Santorini island, Greece (from “Greek Islands” feature story)

Photo session of US President Barack Obama before the Meeting of heads of State and government of NATO-member States and nations involved in International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF), Afghanistan

People dancing during the 6th Barbecue Festival in Akhtala, Lori Province, Armenia

Firefighters try to extinguish the fire on the roof of Yeraz Automobile Factory. Yerevan, Armenia

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan shakes hands with YSU Rector Aram Simonyan during the event, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the YSU Faculties of History and Armenian Philology. Yerevan, Armenia

Police women watching the command staff drills, organized by Police departments and police forces of Armenia on the territory of “Arzni” airport, Armenia

Paraglider pilot flying during the 1st Teapot paragliding tournament in Sevan, Armenia

Armenian Greco-Roman wrestling team returned from 2014 Wrestling World Championship, where Artur Aleksanyan and Arsen Julfalakyan won gold medals. Yerevan, Armenia

Picture from the highest point of Armenian Genocide Memorial. Yerevan, Armenia

Pope Francis during Armenian President Serzh Sragsyan’s official visit to Vatican City, Italy

The official opening ceremony of the 5th Armenia-Diaspora Conference. Yerevan, Armenia

Court session on case of Shant Harutyunyan and his friends, who were accused of hooliganism committed with an object used as a weapon and resisting the authorities during an anti-government march Harutyunyan organized. Yerevan, Armenia

Opening of Karabakh Carpet shop in Yerevan, Armenia

Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan at the 69th session of the UN General Assembly. New York, United States

Photo session of Polish writer Janusz Wiśniewski. Yerevan, Armenia

Exhibition showing Armenian Genocide survivors at Yerevan's subway stations (from PAN Photo's "99" book published jointly with U!COM)

A stork walking in the burning field, Armavir Province, Armenia

A man cleaning the tower of Yerevan municipality building ahead of Erebuni-Yerevan 2796 Celebrations. Yerevan, Armenia

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin at the summit of the CIS leaders in Minsk, Belarus

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin talking to Armena’s President Serzh Sargsyan after the summit of the CIS leaders in Minsk, Belarus

Football fans encourage players before Armenia vs Serbia match. Uefa Euro 2016 Qualifying. Yerevan, Armenia

Photo session of David Yang, Founder and Chairman of the Board, ABBYY Headquarters. Dilijan, Armenia

Opening of Dilijan International School (DIS). Dilijan, Armenia

Formula One Russian Grand Prix at the 'Sochi Autodrom' Formula One circuit. Sochi, Armenia

A woman kisses the Right Hand with the relics of St. Ananias,which was brought to St. Zoravor Astvatsatsin Church, where Divine Liturgy was celebrated in memory of the Holy Apostle Ananias. Yerevan, Armenia

Friendly soccer match between Armenia and France. Yerevan, Armenia

Actor Yervand Manaryan at '100 minus 10′ performance, dedicated to his 90th birth anniversary. Yerevan, Armenia

Former President of Armenia Levon Ter- Petrosyan speaking at the opposition rally of "Prosperous Armenia" (PAP), "Armenian National Congress” (ANC) and "Heritage" parties. Yerevan, Armenia

Models waiting for their turn during the "Golden Lace” Fashion Week in Yerevan, Armenia

One of 23 Caviar Atlante Armenia smartphones, showcased at “Yerevan Show 2014” jewelry exhibit, which is dedicated to celebration of Armenia’s 23rd independence anniversary. Yerevan, Armenia

Concert of Tigran Hamasyan Trio at National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after A. Spendiarian. Yerevan, Armenia

Coptic Church, Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Composer Tigran Mansurian and his sister Soprano Arax Mansurian. Yerevan, Armenia

Opening of Bishops’ Synod of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Armenia

"Unity-2014" joint operative-tactical military exercises of RA and NKR armed forces at the Tigranakert Military Training Center, Armenia

Staff exercise on organization of response to nuclear accident at Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, Armenia

Boxing tournament commemorating freedom fighter Vachik Mkrtchyan. Yerevan, Armenia

Herbie Hancock and Levon Malkhasyan talking before the cocnert of Herbie Hancock trio in Yerevan, Armenia

Ceremony dedicated to secret-service agents’ day and Armenian armed forces intelligence subdivisions formation anniversary. Yerevan, Armenia

Bodybuilders waiting for their turn on stage during the "Gagik Tsarukyan" Bodybuilding Cup championship 2014. Yerevan, Armenia

A burial ceremony for the Azeri-downed helicopter crew members at Yerablur Military Pantheon.Mi-24 helicopter belonging to the Artsakh Republic army was shot during a training flight as result of ceasefire violation by the Azerbaijani armed forces. Yerev

Sculptor Getik Baghdasaryan’s workshop (from “Kochar 13: House of Art photoproject). Yerevan, Armenia

Confectioner Vera Hovhannisyan, who won a gold medal and a Cup at the Culinary World Cup 2014 in Luxemburg

Training on response to powerful earthquakes at Zvartnots International Airport, Armenia

One of thousand homeless families,still living in temporary settlements. (from “Day of Shame: 26 years after earthquake” feature story). Gyumri, Armenia

Roundtable discussion between ombudsman Karen Andeasyan and 7 officials. Yerevan, Armenia

Presentation of Turkish journalist, writer Hasan Cemal's book "1915: The Armenian Genocide", whosе grnadfather Djemal Pasha was one of the perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide. Yerevan, Armenia

Graphic artist Ara Baghdasaryan's exhibition. Yerevan, Armenia

Jean-Claude Juncker, new President of the European Commission. Brussels, Belgium

Armenian Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan during his year-end press conference. Yerevan, Armenia

Concert of Forceful Feelings mobile professional ballet company and Tigran Hamasyan. Yerevan, Armenia

Ishkhanasar, Syunik province, Armenia

Barekamutyun Square from above. Yerevan, Armenia