Lermontov: Hotels and Accommodation

Lermontovo is associated with the historical name Voskresenka and the year 1847. Those wishing to book a hotel in Lermontov can continue their accommodation search afterward.

Culture

Lermontovo was once inhabited entirely by Molokans and is now home to Molokans and Armenians. Lermontovo and Fioletovo are Molokan villages settled in the 1800s by spiritual Christians from Russia. Their architecture differs from Armenian architecture.

Landscape

Lermontovo and Fioletovo are located in a landscape of forests and mountains. At the same time, they are situated in alpine mountain country and in sloping valleys; farmsteads stand alongside the road.

The Aghstev River rises in the area around Lermontovo and Fioletovo and winds through the valleys.

Transport

Lermontovo and Fioletovo are located on the Vanadzor-Dilijan road in Lori. The route from Gyumri to Dilijan via Vanadzor passes near the two villages; views and roadside stops are highlighted along the way.

The T-5-10 road follows the sequence M-8–Lermontovo–Margahovit–Fioletovo–M-8. The T-5-81 road connects Lermontovo on the T-5-10 with Antarashen.

Food

Visitors near Lermontovo and Fioletovo can stop at roadside stands, where pickled vegetables prepared by Molokan women are offered.

Seasonal roadside stands in Lermontovo and Fioletovo offer cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. In spring and summer, the offerings at the roadside stands may include cherries, plums, preserved fruit, compotes, mountain honey, and wild mushrooms.

Sauerkraut associated with Lermontovo and Fioletovo is sold at markets.

Other destinations: Haghpat, Dsoraget, Odzun, Mikhayelovka, Vanadzor, Dsegh, Vahagnadzor, Tumanyan.

To the higher-level travel overview: Lori.