Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. A terrible 10 magnitude earthquake occurred on December 7, 1988, completely destroyed the city of Spitak and destroyed 80% of the republic's second largest city, Leninakan (now Gyumri). Other towns and villages in northern Armenia were also affected. Liana Mkrtchyan, 9, from Kirovakan.06.04.1989#6541003
Arus Ulikhakyan, a computerized drilling machine operator at the Avtogenmash factory in Kirovakan.01.10.1986#433498
Young painters,students of an art studio at the Palace of Young Pioneers during class.Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic.01.04.1986#764340
Members of a chess club at the Palace of Young Pioneers during a competition.Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic.01.04.1986#764339
Soviet and American children drawing sketches at the pioneer camp Armenian Artek, Kirovakan.01.07.1983#893869
Kindergarten children with their teacher, Emma Rostoyan, Voskevada village, Armenian SSR.01.07.1983#893868
Soviet and American children drawing sketches at the pioneer camp Armenian Artek, Kirovakan.01.07.1983#893867
