The Origin and History of the Armenian Diaspora In The Czech Republic (Based On Narrative-Biographical Study)

This study examines the development of the Armenian diaspora in the Czech Republic, based on narrative-biographical interviews with members of the first migration generation. It highlights how identity and memory are shaped and transmitted in a diasporic context. Although small in number, the Armenian community represents a distinct case of post-Soviet migration and cultural continuity. The study explores key historical triggers – such as the Armenian Genocide, the 1988 Spitak earthquake, and the collapse of the USSR – and their impact on migration trajectories and collective memory. Using a narrative approach and framed by theories of transnationalism and diasporic identity, the research shows how migrants negotiate between cultures and generations. It also reveals the symbolic role of language, family, and everyday practices in maintaining a sense of belonging

Armenian · Czech · Diaspora · Narrative · Negotiation · Transnationalism · Diaspora, migration, transnational identity · Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy · Turkey's Politics and Society