Stepanakert is located on Karabakh plateau at the centre of the de facto Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), at an average altitude of 813 m (2,667 ft) above sea level. This was a bloody war with a lot of deaths. The main symbol of all Artsakh and Stepanakert is the popular monument “We and Our Mountains“. The Helinski Watch members had gone around the city and had observed the widespread damage and photographed many damages to civilian areas. Another military museum honors those soldiers from the Karabakh war who are “missing”. [4][5], In 1923 Khankendi was renamed Stepanakert (meaning the city of Stepan in Armenian) by the Soviet government to honor Stepan Shahumyan, leader of the 26 Baku Commissars, and, since the Shusha pogrom had resulted in major destruction at Shusha, the former regional capital, Stepanakert was made the capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO). In the end of the square is a green park “Pyatachok” with beautiful fountains. The delegation also noticed that almost every apartment in Stepankerts western side, had been hit by shelling. Here you will find fruits and vegetables, in addition, all visitors can taste the famous Artsakhian dish – Zhengyalov Hats (flatbread with 21 greens). The population of Stepanakert is around 55.200 people. Like previous Azerbaijani attacks on Stepanakert, the shelling and bombing throughout the counter-offensive and beyond destroyed or damaged scores of homes and sometimes entire villages. The United States Congress condemned Azerbaijan's blockade and aggression against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh passing amendment N: 907 to the Freedom Support Act (1992) which banned the US direct support to the government of Azerbaijan. The report also states, Azerbaijan has sought from the beginning of the conflict to achieve its aims by steadily escalating military means. [22] However, the construction process was slow due to a lack of financial resources. The bombardment of Stepanakert and adjacent Armenian towns and villages, which took place under the conditions of total blockade by Azerbaijan, caused widespread destruction and many civilian deaths. Armenian and Artsakh people call it also “Papik-Tatik” (the Grandfather and the Grandmother). [9], Representatives of Helsinki Watch, had photographed the complete destruction of a hospital, and also school buildings in parts of the city. On the same day, the Supreme Soviet of Nagorno-Karabakh voted to join the Armenian SSR, a move staunchly opposed by the Soviet Azerbaijani authorities. Stepanakert is also home to many large industrial firms, including Stepanakert Brandy Factory, Artsakh Berry food products and Artsakh Footwear Factory. "Montebello's newest Sister City program has come under fire from an ambassador for the Republic of Azerbaijan. “We basically are surviving off tea,” Airepetyan said. Due to its ship form, the local people call it “Titanic”. Armenia Hotel in Stepanakert is located on Renaissance Square, in the heart of Stepanakert. The inauguration of the church was expected to take place in September 2016. Stepanakert is the centre of the economy of Artsakh. Stepanakert used to be connected through a railway line with the Yevlakh station on the Baku-Tbilisi railway. Starting since June 2017, this website is consistently giving our readers in-depth insights into Armenia and providing with a purposeful look at this beautiful country.Our primary focus is the culture, traditions, history and the overall development of the lives of Armenian people. The cultural palace of the city is named after Charles Aznavour. During the Nagorno-Karabakh War, Stepanakert, the largest city in Nagorno-Karabakh, was besieged by Azerbaijani forces. The population of Stepanakert is around 55.200 people. The Artsakh national football league was launched in 2009. [5] The bombardment of Stepanakert and adjacent Armenian towns and villages, which took place under the conditions of total blockade by Azerbaijan, caused widespread destruction and many civilian deaths. As of 2015, the population of Stepanakert is 55,200. [9], After Azerbaijan declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Stepanakert was renamed by the Azerbaijani government back to Khankendi as part of a campaign against communism and Azerbaijanification. Armenia Hotel in Stepanakert is located on Renaissance Square, in the heart of Stepanakert. Stepanakert is the capital city of Artsakh or Nagorno-Karabakh. Voir toutes les discussions Haut-Karabagh [18], David Atkinson, a member of the Council of Europe, reminded PACE that he visited Nagorno-Karabakh in the early 1990s, and added that he "will never forget" the Azerbaijani bombing of Stepanakert during a report on January 25, 2005, during the PACE winter session. Artsakh is a presidential democracy since the 2017 constitutional referendum. Helsinki Watch's report stated that the "Azerbaijani shelling and bombing were reckless and indiscriminate, and aimed at terrorizing and forcing out Armenian civilians. Unfortunately, many ancient buildings destroyed during the years of war. 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