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What was the first Armenian periodical printed in Grabar?
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The first Armenian periodical, titled Azdarar, was published in 1794 and printed in Grabar.
Although Grabar served as the standard for Armenian literature for centuries, by the time Azdarar was released, the spoken language had diverged significantly from the written form, making the periodical's language difficult for many to understand.1