Photo for December 15, 2005.

Molokan, originally uploaded by nazarian.

Molokans are a an ethnic minority in Armenia. They live in small villages in Northern Armenia.

The young do not mind having their photos taken. The elderly hide their faces. I think it has to do with their religious beliefs - they belong to two different sects in Russian Orthodox religion. One is more strict and the other one is more liberal and welcomes progress.