Проект «100 женщин Дилижана» is a portrait and storytelling project dedicated to the women who live in Dilijan and shape the city through their everyday lives.
Launched on International Women’s Day, the project brings together 100 women from Dilijan, teachers, business owners, mothers, artists, newcomers, lifelong residents, and women whose stories often remain within the walls of their homes.
We photograph each woman and invite her to share her story on camera: her connection to Dilijan, her experiences, her work, and the role she plays in the city’s life. Throughout the year, we share these stories as individual reels on our Instagram, introducing the community to one woman at a time. But the photographs remain unseen.
The portraits are being kept hidden until they are brought together in a series of exhibitions. Across four exhibitions, 25 portraits will be revealed at a time. By the end of the project, all 100 portraits will come together as a visual representation of the women of Dilijan.
Agnesa Shahnazaryan
A gynecologist with 65 years of professional experience, she has dedicated her career to caring for women in Dilijan.
For decades, she has served at Dilijan Medical Center, becoming a trusted and familiar figure in the city’s healthcare community.
For decades, she has served at Dilijan Medical Center, becoming a trusted and familiar figure in the city’s healthcare community.
Anna Ghazaryan
Master of Sport, European Championship winner, powerlifting champion and coach, is the 99th heroine of the “100 Women of Dilijan” project.
Starting her journey as a nurse, Anna transformed her life through sport and now inspires women and children in Dilijan to become stronger, challenge stereotypes, and believe in themselves.
Starting her journey as a nurse, Anna transformed her life through sport and now inspires women and children in Dilijan to become stronger, challenge stereotypes, and believe in themselves.
Luiza Naslanyan
Artist, carpet maker, art teacher, board game creator, and mother, is the 98th heroine of the “100 Women of Dilijan” project.
For Luiza, creativity is a way of life. Blending traditional Armenian approaches with contemporary art and recycled materials, she brings new energy to Dilijan’s cultural life.
For Luiza, creativity is a way of life. Blending traditional Armenian approaches with contemporary art and recycled materials, she brings new energy to Dilijan’s cultural life.
Diana Mirzoyan
Diana is the 97th heroine of the “100 Women of Dilijan” project, presented by Stella Mkrtchyan.
For Diana, work and life are deeply connected.
Her team is like family, and hospitality extends far beyond working hours. For her, Dilijan is a place of peace, one that stays with you long after you leave.
For Diana, work and life are deeply connected.
Her team is like family, and hospitality extends far beyond working hours. For her, Dilijan is a place of peace, one that stays with you long after you leave.
Haykuhi Minasyan
The 96th heroine of the “100 Women of Dilijan” project.
From barista to café owner, Haykuhi built her path by simply daring to try. For her, hospitality is about creating a feeling of care, a value she also brings to the streets of Dilijan by helping stray dogs.
From barista to café owner, Haykuhi built her path by simply daring to try. For her, hospitality is about creating a feeling of care, a value she also brings to the streets of Dilijan by helping stray dogs.
Ani Haroutiunian
Moved to Dilijan in 2016 to open Armenia’s first specialty coffee roastery and café, she has since launched three projects: Caffeine Coffee Roasters, Arm Food Lab, and Ootelie artisan bakery.
With a background in Armenian art history, her work combines entrepreneurship with the study of Armenian culinary heritage and local products, bringing them into contemporary contexts.
With a background in Armenian art history, her work combines entrepreneurship with the study of Armenian culinary heritage and local products, bringing them into contemporary contexts.
Marine Asatryan
For over 30 years, she has been part of Dilijan Secondary School No. 4, first as an English teacher and later as deputy principal.
She continues to develop professionally and shares her experience with colleagues, contributing to the growth of education in Dilijan.
She continues to develop professionally and shares her experience with colleagues, contributing to the growth of education in Dilijan.
Marusya Hakobyan
Marusya was born and raised in Dilijan, where she has built her life around her love for creating. Inspired by her grandfather and by the cultural significance of bread, she founded her first bakery in 2020 and returned to baking in 2025.
Today, she bakes bread every day with the dream of creating a place in Dilijan where she can share the craft, teach others, and preserve the story and tradition of bread-making.
Today, she bakes bread every day with the dream of creating a place in Dilijan where she can share the craft, teach others, and preserve the story and tradition of bread-making.
Armine Frangulyan
Founder of Tavush Mountain Soap, a handmade natural skincare brand.
Inspired by her roots in Tavush and the nature of Dilijan, Armine returned to Armenia to develop her brand and manage her guesthouse, Frangulyan Rest House.
Inspired by her roots in Tavush and the nature of Dilijan, Armine returned to Armenia to develop her brand and manage her guesthouse, Frangulyan Rest House.
Diana Ulikhanyan
Founder of Dili Nature, a brand inspired by her love for Dilijan’s nature. Since her teenage years, she has created handmade products, from epoxy resin jewelry featuring mountain flowers to signature natural teas and jams.
Diana aims to develop phyto-tourism in Dilijan by creating meaningful products and experiences that connect visitors with the nature and identity of the region.
Diana aims to develop phyto-tourism in Dilijan by creating meaningful products and experiences that connect visitors with the nature and identity of the region.
Maro Asatryan
Maro was born and raised in Dilijan and has dedicated her professional life to books and libraries.
After beginning her career in Dilijan’s library system in 1992, she later worked at the Central Bank’s “Knowledge for Development” Center and, since 2019, at the TUMO Dilijan library. Though she studied technical sciences, her lifelong love for literature ultimately led her back to books.
After beginning her career in Dilijan’s library system in 1992, she later worked at the Central Bank’s “Knowledge for Development” Center and, since 2019, at the TUMO Dilijan library. Though she studied technical sciences, her lifelong love for literature ultimately led her back to books.
Astghik Ghambaryan
Her childhood memories of Teghut village taught her one of life’s greatest values: kindness. Medicine, the profession she has loved since childhood, has become her way of life.
As a physician, she witnesses the constant development of medicine and the strength of the teams behind every life saved. She is especially proud of the women doctors who have chosen this demanding field and continue to achieve great success.
As a physician, she witnesses the constant development of medicine and the strength of the teams behind every life saved. She is especially proud of the women doctors who have chosen this demanding field and continue to achieve great success.
Armine Apresyan
Writer and the author of six published books. After moving to Dilijan in 2020, she has made literature the center of her creative work and is currently working on a new poetry collection.
In 2026, she founded the Young Creators’ Club in Dilijan, creating a space for teenagers from Dilijan and across Tavush to develop their literary talents, discover good literature, and find their voice as young authors.
In 2026, she founded the Young Creators’ Club in Dilijan, creating a space for teenagers from Dilijan and across Tavush to develop their literary talents, discover good literature, and find their voice as young authors.
Alvard Sahakyan
A decorative arts specialist, carpet maker, and chess coach and referee, she moved to Dilijan with her family in 2015. After six years of coaching children in Dilijan, she turned to her deeper passion — art.
She graduated from the Armenian State Academy of Fine Arts in 2025 with honors, specializing in decorative applied arts.
She graduated from the Armenian State Academy of Fine Arts in 2025 with honors, specializing in decorative applied arts.
Lusine Petrosyan
Fashion designer and sewing specialist originally from Stepanakert who moved to Dilijan with her family. From handmade dolls to fashion design, she has built her career around craftsmanship and creativity.
Today, she continues to create and teach in Dilijan, choosing quality and individuality over mass production.
Today, she continues to create and teach in Dilijan, choosing quality and individuality over mass production.
Катя Бредихина
Leader, mother, and advocate for Dilijan’s development. As the head of the Green Rock Foundation, she works on educational and community projects that contribute to the city’s future.
For Katya, strength lies in continuous growth: balancing family, leadership, and meaningful work while never standing still.
For Katya, strength lies in continuous growth: balancing family, leadership, and meaningful work while never standing still.
Vera Asatryan
Spent decades working as a cook in a Dilijan kindergarten, where she gave children more than meals, she gave them warmth, care, and love.
A devoted mother, wife, and grandmother, Vera represents the quiet strength of women whose kindness and dedication leave a lasting mark on those around them.
A devoted mother, wife, and grandmother, Vera represents the quiet strength of women whose kindness and dedication leave a lasting mark on those around them.
Nona Grigoryan
Young and proactive professional serving as an advisor to the Head of Dilijan Community. Through her work in community development and youth initiatives, she contributes to building a more active, modern, and collaborative Dilijan.
Margarita Malkhasyan
Artist whose work brings color and new energy to Dilijan. After reopening her studio, she transformed it into a space for creativity, culture, and inspiration, continuing to enrich and strengthen the city’s artistic community.
Inga Vatinyan
A child psychologist with over 15 years of experience, she has worked with children and families, including those with special needs.
In 2022, she founded a psychological center in Dilijan focused on children’s emotional well-being, psychological support, and art therapy. Her goal is to provide children with a safe space where they can express themselves and build trust through creativity and play.
In 2022, she founded a psychological center in Dilijan focused on children’s emotional well-being, psychological support, and art therapy. Her goal is to provide children with a safe space where they can express themselves and build trust through creativity and play.
Meline Tovmasyan
Meline moved to Dilijan with her husband years ago, where together they created the Daravand Restaurant and Guesthouse.
She is behind the restaurant’s menu, bringing her love for food into every dish. At Daravand, her husband, Razmik, also has a workshop where he creates wooden toys by hand.
She is behind the restaurant’s menu, bringing her love for food into every dish. At Daravand, her husband, Razmik, also has a workshop where he creates wooden toys by hand.
Hreghen Gasparyan
Director of the Hovhannes Sharambeyan Art School for Children in Dilijan, where she has dedicated many years to children’s artistic education and creative development.
As a mother and educator, she balances family and professional life while contributing to the development of education, culture, and community life in Dilijan.
As a mother and educator, she balances family and professional life while contributing to the development of education, culture, and community life in Dilijan.
Sona Qalantaryan
Hairdresser and Dilijan native, Sona has dedicated many years to helping people feel confident, cared for, and beautiful. After spending periods living outside Armenia, she returned to her hometown and continues her work in Dilijan today.
For Sona, beauty is not only about appearance but also about the warmth, confidence, and positive energy shared with others.
For Sona, beauty is not only about appearance but also about the warmth, confidence, and positive energy shared with others.
Aida Atabekyan
Community leader and social entrepreneur whose work has contributed to Dilijan’s cultural, social, and community development for many years. As the founder of Armenecoop, Aida also supports women’s empowerment, local production, and employment opportunities.
For her, Dilijan is home, a community shaped by the strength of its people and ideas.
For her, Dilijan is home, a community shaped by the strength of its people and ideas.
Satenik Gabrielyan
Flower seller and a familiar face in the heart of Dilijan, Mrs. Satenik has spent many years living and working in the city she loves. Through her colorful flower corner, she brings beauty and warmth to everyday life, with her flowers becoming part of the city’s celebrations and special moments.
A devoted mother and grandmother, she values family deeply and takes pride in the successes of her children and grandchildren.
A devoted mother and grandmother, she values family deeply and takes pride in the successes of her children and grandchildren.