After administrative reforms in November 2017 the name of the village was changed from Shorzha to Shoghakat and it was assigned as administrative center of same-name rural municipality including also villages
A 17th-century chapel and cemetery are located along the southern outskirts of the village. On the hill overlooking Shoghakat, there are the ruins of another chapel. Remains of an Iron Age fort can be seen in same area.
Nature
Artanish peninsula of the Sevan lake with a same-named hill is located close to the village. Sea-buckthorn with edible sour berries grow at the shores of Sevan lake. Planted after the lowering of the level of Lake Sevan in soviet period, these are meanwhile wild-growing. Vicinity of the village hosts 111 species of butterflies and is recognized as prime butterfly area "Artanish-Shoghakat". Also the area is known as one of the key birding sites of Armenia.
Infrastructure
Village can be accessed via Armenian road M14 running along north-east shore of Lake Sevan either from Tsovagyugh village or from Vardenis. Road from Tsovagyugh is partially in good to excellent condition, remaining sections are scheduled for repair in 2020. Road from Vardenis partially badly needs restoration. Another road connects it to the town of Chambarak in north-west. In summer passenger trains of South Caucasus Railways are commuting from Yerevan, via towns of Hrazdan and Sevan. Trains transporting gold ore from Sotk mine to the refinery in town Ararat run round the year.
Recreation
The shores of lake Sevan near the village host several a popular camping sites. Most popular is perhaps the camping site called "Whishup" located between the road and lake shore at about 1.5 km from the village towards Tsovagyugh. Various water sports, like wakeboarding, kiteboarding, are practiced there and some equipment is available for rent. A sandy beach with nice cafe invites for relaxing. In summer evenings concerts are held at the stage on the beach. On the opposite site of Artanish peninsula yachting clubs "Ayas" and "Armenian camp" are located. Sailing and paddling equipment can be rented there and guided tours on a sailing ship can be booked. A copy a medieval Armenian sea vessel is placed there. Built in 90-s and named Cilicia it sailed round the Europe and was brought back to Sevan lake. Also a diver's club is located at the shore of Artanish peninsula.
