 A 1709 census shows that Armenians from Belgrade were wealthy and enjoyed a good standing in their community.Another colony of Armenian immigrants was formed in the 20th century during and after the Armenian genocide.The persecuted Armenians settled in towns such as Belgrade, Vrnjačka Banja, Kruševac, Mladenovac, Zaječar, Negotin, Knjaževac, and Aleksinac.