In 1930 , Stepanavan became the centre of the newly formed '' Stepanavan raion '' . The first major plan of the town was introduces in 1957 . It was revised in 1962 and 1971 . Stepanavan was granted the status of a town of republican subordination in 1967 . Originally built on the right bank of the Dzoraget River , Stepanavan has been expanded towards the right bank of the river as well after the devastating 1988 earthquake that left around 6000 families homeless in the town . The 2 parts of the town are connected with each other through the Stepanavan Bridge opened in 1989
1988 earthquake
1988 Armenian earthquake
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