Robert Kocharyan (leader of Armenia Alliance) held rallies at the square, drawing more than 20,000 and 30,000 supporters, respectively. Other events In 1968 the celebration of Yerevan's 2750th anniversary were staged on the square with extravagant celebrations. On June 25, 2016 Pope Francis and Karekin II held an ecumenical prayer at Republic Square. It was attended by some 50,000 people. References Bibliography External links About Yerevan's Republic Square Republic Square WebCam Buildings and structures in Yerevan Squares in Yerevan National squares Articles containing video clips 20th-century establishments in Armenia Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic 20th-century establishments in the Soviet Union