What is the historical relationship between Russia and Armenia?

The two countries’ historic relationship has its roots in the Russo-Persian War of 1826 to 1828 between the Russian Empire and Qajar Persia after which Eastern Armenia was ceded to Russia. Moreover, Russia was viewed as a protector of the Christian subjects in the Ottoman Empire, including the Armenians.

Was Armenia part of the Soviet Union?

The Soviet Republic of Armenia was established on November 29, 1920; in 1922 Armenia became part of the Transcaucasian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic; and in 1936 this republic was dissolved and Armenia became a constituent (union) republic of the Soviet Union.

When did Armenia separate from Russia?

1991
The modern Republic of Armenia became independent in 1991 during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Armenia is a developing country and ranks 81st on the Human Development Index (2018).

What was the relationship between Azerbaijan and Armenia like under the USSR?

Upon the establishment of USSR in 1922, Azerbaijan SSR and Armenian SSR became constituent states, initially as a part of Transcaucasian SFSR, and from 1936 as separate entities. The relations between the two nations, including in Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO), were generally peaceful and friendly whilst all Soviet entities.

How many Azeris died in the Armenian-Azerbaijani War?

The Armenian army claimed up to seven Azeris had been killed. Both sides blamed the other for the incident. This preceded another incident on September 4 in which two Azerbaijani soldiers were killed and one Armenian wounded.

What is the latest on the Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire agreement?

On October 17 a new ceasefire agreement was announced by the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers following phone calls between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his counterparts. Lavrov strongly urged the countries to abide by the Moscow deal.

What is the Azerbaijan-Armenia land corridor?

Azerbaijan was also granted direct land access to its exclave of Nakhchivan via a corridor through Armenia. Almost 2,000 Russian soldiers, led by Rustam Muradov, will be deployed as peacekeeping forces to protect the land corridor between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh region for a mandate of at least five years.