The article is devoted to the study of the history of the Armenian community in Syria. Particular attention is paid to the process of its formation and further development. The emphasis is made on the activities of cultural and public organizations of the community. The article also studies the impact of military actions in Syria on the state of the Armenian community. The author concludes that the Syrian crisis has dealt a great blow to the Armenian community in the country; however, the diaspora managed to maintain its traditions.
Syria; Armenian community; Syrian crisis; migration; Armenian diaspora.