Abandoned Cinemas of Yerevan
The first film screenings in Yerevan took place in 1898 in a small wooden shed located in the courtyard of the city police building. It can be said that it…
Movies and music
Alexander Arutiunian: Armenia’s Melodic Mastermind
Alexander Grigori Arutiunian (1920–2012) ranks among the 20th century’s most celebrated Soviet-Armenian composers, renowned for his virtuosic Trumpet Concerto and a prolific output blending folk vitality with classical elegance. Over…
Hamo Beknazarian: Architect of Soviet Cinema in the Caucasus
Hamo Beknazarian (1891–1965), born Ambarzum Bek-Nazarov in Yerevan, Russian Empire, was a pioneering Armenian film director, actor, screenwriter, and founder of Armenian cinema. Known also as Hamo Bek-Nazarov or Amo…
Edmond Keosayan: Armenian Director of Soviet Adventure Cinema
Edmond Keosayan (1936–1994) was a renowned Armenian Soviet film director, screenwriter, musician, and compere whose innovative work bridged Armenian cultural identity with Soviet cinema. Born in Leninakan (now Gyumri), Armenia,…
Rudolf Kharatyan: Maestro of Ballet Legacy
Rudolf Kharatyan stands as one of Armenia’s most influential figures in the world of ballet, embodying the nation’s rich cultural heritage through his multifaceted career as a dancer, choreographer, teacher,…
Ross Bagdasarian: Innovator in Music and Entertainment
Ross Bagdasarian, also known by his stage name David Seville, was a multifaceted American singer, songwriter, and record producer whose creative impact extended far beyond conventional music. Best known as…
William Saroyan: A Master of the Short Story Who Embodies the Spirit of Human Hope
William Saroyan is one of the most prominent and influential American writers and playwrights of the 20th century, leaving behind a rich literary legacy filled with a sincere belief in…
Arno Babajanyan: Great composer and people’s artist
Arno Babajanyan is an outstanding Armenian composer and pianist who left a significant mark in the world of classical music and pop. His work is distinguished by “soft” melody, deep…
Armen Dzhigarkhanyan: The Great Master of Stage and Screen
Armen Borisovich Dzhigarkhanyan is a name that is forever inscribed in golden letters in the history of Soviet and Russian art. His unique talent, inimitable voice, charisma and a huge…
Мгер Мкртчян
Он считается одним из самых известных армян в мире. Мгер Мкртчян был армянским актером театра и кино, более известным на публике под именем Фрунзик. Мгер Мкртчян: Жизнь и карьера Он…