The history of post-Soviet Armenia through its political myths and symbols

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Post-Soviet Armenia's political identity is shaped by a blend of historical myths and contemporary symbols, fostering transformation.
Key transformations include recursion and inversion of political myths, highlighting significant shifts in discursive practices.
The history is divided into four distinct political regimes, each generating unique yet interconnected myths influencing national identity over time. Contradictions exist between the attempts to establish a new political identity while recalling older symbols and narratives, reflecting a complex socio-cultural evolution.

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Analysis reveals shifts in political identity and symbolism across different regimes in Armenia, indicating significant transformations.

Suren Zolyan (2024) studied this question.

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