Raffi Elliott
Spotter since 2017
About me
About me
Montreal-born entrepreneur and founder of the e-health startup Gettreated.co, I made my home in Yerevan in 2011 with my wife and daughter.
Why Yerevan
Yerevan is an extremely well thought-out, centralised, and walkable city. Locals are warm and friendly, and the city's charm is much more than skin-deep. Peep into any courtyard to discover centuries-worth of history, traditions, and culture.
I also can't complain about the spectacular views on Mount Ararat.
Where else can you find me online?
You can find me on my medium page and on Twitter.
My spots (25)
Industrial Ruins
Post-industrial ruin paradise
The industrial ruins to the south of Yerevan's downtown make a perfect playground for ''ruin porn'' photographers and soviet architecture enthusiasts...
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Raffi
Elliott
Artists' Building
A Soviet institution
The "Artists' Building" in Yerevan is Brezhnev-era apartment tower were many artists, artisans & new occupants practice their craft to this day...
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Raffi
Elliott
Homeland Handycrafts
Armenian fair trade
"Homeland Handycrafts" in Yerevan is a social enterprise designed to revive traditional Armenian crafts while employing the most vulnerable population...
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Raffi
Elliott
Open Air Cinema
Constructivism alive
The "Open Air Cinema" in Yerevan in Moscow Cinema has a rich history, and Soviet ruin-porn enthusiasts can access the building all-year round, too!
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Raffi
Elliott
Millennial Park
Celebrating 2800 years of Yerevan
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Raffi
Elliott
AGBU Building
Historic yet modern
The "AGBU Building" in Yerevan was originally built in 1906 and was demolished in 2000, though most of the stones were saved and was modernly rebuilt!
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Raffi
Elliott
19th Century Rowhouses
They're still around
The "19th Century Rowhouses" on Abovyan St and Sakharov Sq survived the Soviet Union more or less intact. I always stop to appreciate them being there...
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Raffi
Elliott
Thapha Bashi Mosque
Kond mosque
"Thapha Bashi Mosque" in Yerevan is the largest of the non-operating mosques in Kond. Even as a ruin, this building is impressive and good for exploring!
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Raffi
Elliott
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