VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > i. Russia (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Successor States) > 2. Post-Soviet Successor Republics in Europe and Asia
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2. Post-Soviet Successor Republics in Europe and Asia
a. Armenia
1990, Aug. 23
 
Armenia declared its independence and changed its name to the Republic of Armenia. (A referendum in September 1991 favored independence.)  1
 
Oct. 5
 
Paruir Airikyan, an exiled Armenian nationalist, was restored to citizenship and returned to Armenia in early November.  2
 
Nov. 30
 
Stepan Pogosyan was elected first secretary of the Armenian Communist Party.  3
 
 
 
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