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Soviet Armenia

Explore diplomatic settlements and other international records dated during Soviet Armenia. Browse by decade and check each document’s parties, provisions and historical status.

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Feb 9, 1924Legislation

Decree transforming Nakhichevan into an autonomous Soviet republic

Administrative act on autonomous-republic status, distinct from the Moscow and Kars treaty provisions.

Soviet ArmeniaSupreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous RepublicSoviet governing recordsSource record

Jul 24, 1923Agreement

Treaty of Lausanne (1923)

The settlement includes minority protections relevant to Armenians in Turkey, covering language, religious institutions and schools.

Soviet ArmeniaLeague of Nations Treaty Series, United Nations Treaty CollectionHistorical treatiesMain treaty textEnglish · French · Russian · Armenian

Oct 13, 1921Agreement

Treaty of Kars (1921)

The treaty concerns Turkey’s northeastern frontier, Nakhichevan and relations with the Soviet republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Soviet ArmeniaElectronic Library of Historical Documents (1924 treaty collection)Historical treatiesText in the archiveRussian · English · Armenian

Jul 5, 1921Resolution

Kavburo protocol on Nagorno-Karabakh: 5 July 1921

Records the reconsideration of the Karabakh question and a proposal for regional autonomy within the Azerbaijan SSR.

Soviet ArmeniaPolitical Documents Archive of the Administration of the President of AzerbaijanNagorno-Karabakh recordsSource record

Jul 4, 1921Resolution

Kavburo protocol on Nagorno-Karabakh: 4 July 1921

Records the party bureau’s discussion of Nagorno-Karabakh and a proposed territorial arrangement.

Soviet ArmeniaPolitical Documents Archive of the Administration of the President of AzerbaijanNagorno-Karabakh recordsSource record

Mar 16, 1921Agreement

Moscow Treaty of Friendship and Fraternity (1921)

The Russian–Turkish treaty addresses Turkey’s northeastern frontier and the status of Nakhichevan, alongside diplomatic and economic relations.

Soviet ArmeniaElectronic Library of Historical Documents (1924 treaty collection)Historical treatiesText in the archiveRussian · English · Armenian

Dec 13, 1920Diplomatic record

Planned press release of the boundary decision

Davis communicates a plan to release the President’s boundary decision to the press on 17 December for publication the following day.

Soviet ArmeniaU.S. Department of State — Office of the HistorianArmenia in 1920Text in the archive

Dec 2, 1920Agreement

Treaty of Alexandropol / Gyumri (1920)

Concluded at Alexandropol after the Armenian–Turkish war of 1920, the treaty proposed territorial and military conditions for Armenia.

Soviet ArmeniaElectronic Library of Historical Documents (published Russian treaty scan)Historical treatiesMain treaty textTurkish · English · Armenian · Russian