Avetik Isahakyan

Avetik Isahakyan (1875–1957) was a Russian poet, writer and public figure.

Also recorded as Avetik Isahakian; Isahakyan Avetik; Isahakian Avetik; Avetik Sahak Isahakyan; Avetik Sahaki Isahakyan.

Overview

Born at Gyumri in 1875, died at Yerevan in 1957.

In detail

Avetik Isahakyan studied at Gevorkian Theological Seminary, Leipzig University and University of Zurich. the recorded working language is Armenian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are verse and narrative poetry.

Residence is recorded at Isahakyan and Odesa. Employment is recorded with Veradzenunt. Positions recorded include chairperson and member of parliament. Membership is recorded of USSR Union of Writers and National Academy of Sciences of Armenia.

Distinctions recorded are State Stalin Prize, 1st degree, Order of Lenin, Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus" and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945".

Sources

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