Soviet Armenia
| Year | Number of Jews |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 335 |
| 1939 | 512 |
| 1959 | 1,024 |
| 1970 | 1,003 |
| 1979 | 953 |
| 1989 | 676 |
After Eastern Armenia came under Russian rule in the early 19th century, Jews began arriving from Poland and Iran, creating Ashkenazic and Mizrahi communities in Yerevan. More Jews moved to Armenia during its period as a Soviet republic finding more tolerance in the area than in Russia or Ukraine. After World War II, the Jewish population rose to approximately 5,000. However, with the dissolution of the Soviet Union many left due to inadequate services and today the country's Jewish population has shrunk to 750. Despite small numbers, a high intermarriage rate, and relative isolation, a great deal of enthusiasm exists to help the community meet its needs.
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