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MONUMENT TO AVETIK ISAHAKYAN


1965


State index: 1.6.121

Sculptor: Sargis Baghdasaryan

Architect: Liparit Sadoyan


The monument is dedicated to Avetik Isahakyan (1875-1957), a distinguished Armenian poet, public figure, publicist, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Armenian SSR, and participant in the “Nemesis” operation. It is situated in Ring Park, adjacent to the street bearing his name.

The monument was unveiled on June 12, 1965.

The statue stands on a rectangular, hewn pedestal made of black granite. The total height of the monument is 6 meters. On the front side of the pedestal is engraved:


AVETIK ISAHAKYAN


The bronze statue depicts the poet in a walking pose, holding a cane and with a cloak draped behind him. The portrayal is realistic, capturing Isahakyan’s clothing, the wrinkles of his face, and his contemplative demeanor with great portrait accuracy.

The monument is designed to be viewed from all sides.

 

“Scientific Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO

Yerevan Municipality


Circle park, Abobyan Str.