Mikoyan was defiantly proud of his Armenian identity, pointing out: "I am not a Russian.

By medieval times, from at least the 9th century, the population of Artsakh had a strong Armenian national identity.

As the Armenian identity developed in the region, the memory of Urartu faded and finally disappeared.

Whatever the cause, the church has been a pillar of Armenian identity ever since.

Despite this, Armenians in Avzrog maintain their Armenian social identity like folklore and names.

During the 19th century, writer Mikael Nalbandian worked to create a new Armenian literary identity.

And, what's more, he's building a sense of his Armenian identity, something previous waves of Armenian immigrants have not had to do.

It contributed to organizing a social and cultural framework aimed at preserving the Armenian identity.

The resistance occupies a significant place in Armenian national identity because it symbolize the Armenians' will to resist.

By doing so, he ushered a new Golden Age and strengthened the Armenian national identity and belongingness.