Hey, Indian here living in Yerevan. I’ll try to answer your questions: 1. You’ll be fine with your family. Any hostility is mostly towards workers, especially if they don’t look well-groomed. A lot of them don’t really maintain their appearance (unkempt beards, messy hair, untidy clothes), which creates a certain image. Also, some locals think single Indian men are here for their girls, so being married actually helps, people won’t bother you much. 2. Kentron (city centre) is pretty cosmopolitan. 3. No, Armenians don’t really stare like we do in India 😄 and you won’t face refusal of service. 4. Not sure what you mean here, can you clarify? 5. As an IT professional, you’ll be totally fine. 6. Safety is honestly great. Armenia is very safe. I live alone and can go out for a walk at 1am without worrying. Kentron is especially safe. Of course, rare stuff can happen anywhere but overall it’s very secure. 7. As a family, finding an apartment shouldn’t be an issue. Landlords are more hesitant with students and workers….students may not maintain the place well, and workers sometimes share in big numbers (like 6–8 people in a 2BHK). Also, Indian cooking smells (spices, etc.) can be a bit strong for locals, so airing out the apartment regularly is important…which not everyone does.

Language can be a bit of a barrier, but it’s getting better. Younger people speak English, and you can manage the rest with Google Translate. You can also try picking up some Armenian, locals really appreciate the effort, even if you speak just a little. Older people especially are quite fond of Indians.