YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Gyumri city Kardashian family are sure they are the far relatives of the Armenian American TV star Kim Kardashian. They hope to have the opportunity to meet the Kardashian family during their expected visit to Armenia. Martoun Kardashian, 70, told Armenian News – NEWS.am that he found out about the star’s expected arrival in Armenia two days ago.

“One of my relatives rang me up and congratulated me on the arrival of my relative. I was both surprised and happy,” Martoun Kardashian said.

Mr Kardashian was born in Gyumri. According to his parents, their ancestors had migrated from Kars. He also knows that several Kardashian families resided in the United States, that’s why he is sure that the father of the famous TV star must have been his relative.

“My father used to say he had brothers, but I don’t remember them. I’ve also heard about my grandfather’s many brothers who were all killed by the Turks. With the years Kardashians scattered all over the world,”  Martoun said.

He also told that some Kardashian families who used to live in Vanadzor City have also died long ago. Currently some Kardashian families mainly live in Gyumri, the others in Artik city. 

Martoun Kardashian is the youngest of his four brothers, who have died. His only sister lives in Yerevan.

During Kim Kardashian’s visit to Armenia, it is planned to perform shootings for the Keeping up with Kardashians reality show. Part of the shootings will take part in Gyumri.