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Law on “Intangible Cultural Heritage”

7 October 2009

The Law on Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Armenia, adopted on October 7, 2009, stands as a pivotal legal framework aimed at safeguarding and promoting Armenia’s rich intangible cultural heritage. This law comprehensively addresses the preservation, documentation, and promotion of customs, traditions, knowledge, and expressions that constitute the essence of Armenian cultural identity. At its core, the law outlines a structured approach to identifying and documenting various aspects of intangible cultural heritage, encompassing folklore, language, music, dance, theatre, rituals, craftsmanship, and culinary traditions. It emphasizes the importance of

ՀՀ օրենքը «Ոչ նյութական մշակութային ժառանգության մաuին» (Law on Intangible Cultural Heritage)

7 October 2009

Law on ” The export and import of cultural values” ЗАКОН РЕСПУБЛИКИ АРМЕНИЯ О ВЫВОЗЕ И ВВОЗЕ КУЛЬТУРНЫХ ЦЕННОСТЕЙ

6 December 2004

The Law of the Republic of Armenia on export and import of cultural values, enacted on December 29, 2004 and amended in 2022, serves to protect and regulate the movement of significant cultural artifacts and objects. Its primary purpose is to prevent illegal export and import of these items, safeguarding Armenia’s cultural heritage. The law applies to a broad range of objects deemed culturally significant, including historical artifacts, archaeological finds, art pieces, manuscripts, musical instruments, ethnographic materials, and more. Key provisions outline the categories of cultural values covered, ranging from

ՀՀ օրենքը «Մշակութային արժեքների արտահանման և ներմուծման մաuին» (Law on export and import of cultural artifacts)

6 December 2004

The Law of the Republic of Armenia on export and import of cultural artifacts, enacted on December 29, 2004 and amended in 2022, serves to protect and regulate the movement of significant cultural artifacts and objects. Its primary purpose is to prevent illegal export and import of these items, safeguarding Armenia’s cultural heritage. The law applies to a broad range of objects deemed culturally significant, including historical artifacts, archaeological finds, art pieces, manuscripts, musical instruments, ethnographic materials, and more. Key provisions outline the categories of cultural values covered, ranging from

The law of the Republic of Armenia on Archives Work

8 June 2004

The Republic of Armenia’s law on archives establishes a comprehensive legal framework for managing archival documents within the country. It defines the key elements of archival activities, including the stocking, registration, preservation, and usage of both state-owned and private archival documents. The law identifies the archives business as the activities of various entities—state bodies, local self-governing bodies, legal and natural persons—related to handling Armenia’s archival documents, which are considered part of the nation’s cultural heritage. The legislation outlines the responsibilities and powers of government bodies at different levels. The Armenian

ՀՀ ՕՐԵՆՔԸ ԱՐԽԻՎԱՅԻՆ ԳՈՐԾԻ ՄԱՍԻՆ (Law on archives)

8 June 2004

Law on “The immovable historical and cultural monuments which are considered as state-owned property of the Republic of Armenia and not subject to alienation”

11 April 2003

The law concerning immovable historical and cultural monuments in Armenia provides robust protection for a diverse array of significant sites that are owned by the state and strictly designated as non-transferable assets. These monuments span millennia, encompassing ancient settlements from the Stone Age, imposing medieval fortresses, religious structures such as churches and temples, and modern-day museums and memorials. Each of these sites holds profound cultural and historical value, representing the enduring legacy of Armenia’s rich heritage. Under this legislation, these monuments can only be utilized for specific purposes that enhance

ՀՀ օրենքը «Հայաuտանի Հանրապետության պետական uեփականություն համարվող և oտարման ոչ ենթակա պատմության և մշակույթի անշարժ հուշարձանների մաuին» (Law concerning immovable historical and cultural monuments)

11 April 2003

RA Law “On the Fundamentals of Cultural Legislation”

20 November 2002

The “On the Fundamentals of Cultural Legislation” law of the Republic of Armenia, accepted on November 20, 2002, outlines the foundational principles and structures guiding the nation’s cultural policy. The law’s primary objectives are to ensure and protect the constitutional rights of Armenian citizens to freedom of speech, creativity, and participation in cultural life. It aims to regulate the relationships between participants in cultural activities, define the principles of state cultural policy, and provide legal bases for state support to culture while ensuring non-interference in the creative process. The state

ՀՀ օրենքը «Մշակութային օրենսդրության հիմունքների մասին» (Law on the Fundamentals of Cultural Legislation)