Born in the village of Sardarapat, Marine Jarchafjian has shaped her life around language, culture, and the enduring heartbeat of Armenian identity. After graduating from Yerevan State University of Languages and Social Studies, she taught English before discovering her love for guiding visitors through Armenia’s landscapes and stories.

Marine is deeply devoted to authentic Armenian national dance, joining the “Vahagn’’ ethnic dance group in 2019, a space where she honors her heritage through movement, community, and ancestral memory.

Her life changed profoundly when she and her husband, Shunt, moved to Artsakh, where they lived for three years and welcomed their three children, Maral, Hoori, and Aznavour, until the forced displacement of September 2023. Through loss, transition, and unwavering strength, Marine continues to hold onto  ...