About this episode
The episode discusses Armenia's parliamentary elections and the influence of Europe and Russia, alongside other topics like China's exam policies and a boy's singing talent.
The people of Armenia are voting in a parliamentary election- a test of whether the country in the Caucasus moves closer to Europe, or remains within Russia's sphere of influence. We hear from both sides. Also in the programme: How China is clamping down on exam candidates who try to get the answers from the inside of their glass lenses: and the boy who has learnt to sing like a bird. Photo: Armenian people examine voting information during parliamentary elections at a polling station in Yerevan, Armenia, 07 June 2026. Credit: Photo by Vahram Baghdasaryan Photo Lure/ EPA
Topics covered
- Armenian elections
- European influence
- Russian influence
- China education policies
- singing talent
Keywords
- Armenia
- elections
- Caucasus
- China
- education
- singing
- Yerevan
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: China
Places: Armenia, Caucasus, Yerevan
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