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The article shows an analysis of social protests in Armenia after it regained its independence. In 1991, the country had entered the path of political and economic transformation. However, like other post-Soviet countries faced many obstacles in the process of democratization. Currently Armenia is seen as semi-authoritarian or not fully democratic in a bad economic situation and the low standard of living of the population. During the last twenty years, there were many Armenia, mass public protests, some very violent, as in the years 2004 and 2008. The protests are of interest to many subjects of international relations because of the strategic importance of the South Caucasus region. This article attempts to identify (causes, specificity and consequences) of social protests in the Republic of Armenia.