History of Gyumri

Armenia fell under the Soviet rule in December 1920. In 1924, Gyumri was renamed Leninakan after the Soviet Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin.

20th century and beyond

Memorial to Charles Aznavour commemorating his contribution in the help of the 1988 earthquake victims

Ottoman forces captured Gyumri on May 11, 1918 during the Caucasus Campaign in World War I but withdrew from it on December 24, 1918 after being required to under the Armistice of Mudros. During the Turkish-Armenian War, Turkey attacked Gyumri and occupied the city on November 7, 1920, after winning the Battle of Alexandropol. After the battle, the Turkish forces were headquartered in Gyumri. From this city the Turks presented the