Individuals who left their creative traces in the pages of history. Outstanding figures of Armenian and foreign culture, science, spiritual and public life, their life and activity in the format of  TV encyclopedia. 

Gevorg Jahukyan


Doctor of Philological Sciences-Professor Gevorg Jahukyan considered it his mission to try to make Armenia a center of linguistics. Acharyan, Ghapantsyan studied Armenology outside the homeland, we can now say that there is no branch of Armenology that is not taught and studied in Armenia. He confidently asserted that the center of Armenology is already in Armenia.

Armen Gulakyan


Director Armen Gulakyan directed the first Armenian State Theater for many years, which was named after Gabriel Sundukyan at his suggestion. Gulakyan also directed the Spendiaryan Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. The productions he produced at both places are considered masterpieces in the history of those two theaters.

Aytsemnik Urartu


The whole city knew the location of Aytsemnik Urartu's studio, located in the courtyard of one of Yerevan's alleys. She was one of the shapers of Armenia's cultural life, her works adorned exhibition halls and became the subject of study by art historians. Today, the name of the first Armenian female sculptor is known only in narrow professional circles.

The building of the Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran


The building of the Yerevan Mesrop Mashtots Research Institute-Museum of Ancient Manuscripts opened its doors in 1959, becoming one of the symbols of Yerevan. It still amazes with its unique architecture, sculptural and pictorial designs. The design and construction of the building was a long and challenging process, but architect Mark Grigoryan managed to overcome obstacles and create a unique structure that combines traditional Armenian architecture with the functional features of a modern scientific institute and museum. 

The Establishment of the Nersisyan School


On the initiative of Catholicos Nerses Ashtaraketsi, the construction of a new school began in Tbilisi in 1822, and two years later the school opened with 2 classes and 20 students. Before the construction of the school, the Catholicos had already developed a detailed charter regarding the duration of studies, the duties of teachers, and the rules of conduct of students.

Harutyun Alamdaryan: the founder of the new renaissance


Harutyun Alamdaryan was one of the first figures of the New Enlightenment and the new revival for Armenians. He became a connecting link between the disappearing Armenian Middle Ages and the new era. He lived a painfully short life, but managed to do a lot. He earned the admiration and respect of his contemporaries, created textbooks and author's works, developed the Armenian school and education.

Mkhitar Gosh


Mkhitar Gosh is one of the greatest Armenian figures of the Middle Ages. The famous clergyman wrote the law book, which should have the significance of the constitution for the independent Armenian state being restored. After Ghosh's death, his students of the school he founded had a great role in Armenian culture, science and spiritual life for almost two centuries.

Hovhannes Isakov


During the entire history of the USSR, only three people were awarded the title of admiral. The third one is Hovhannes Isakov, an Armenian born in a land without a sea.

Zhirayr Avetisyan


Zhirayr Avetisyan is one of the founders of Armenian television, the first director. The talented director is also the director of popular television and feature films: "At the Well", "Lipstick N 4", "Dzori Miro". Zhirayr Avetisyan was one of the unique creators, after whom a street was named during his lifetime. The well know director has also been engaged in pedagogical activity for a long time.

Karo Halabyan


Famous Soviet-Armenian architect Karo Halabyan.

Yevgeni Vakhtangov


Yevgeny Vakhtangov is one of the greatest directors of the Russian and world theater, a famous theorist and reformer. The Armenian artist lived a short life, but managed to leave an indelible mark on the history of the theater. The combination of grotesque, colorful theatricality and psychological certainty is the greatest feature of Vakhtangov's art.

Arus Voskanyan


Arus Voskanyan is one of the best actresses in the history of the Armenian theater. She took the stage for the first time with Vahram Papazyan, in her birthplace Constantinople. Moving to Soviet Armenia, she became one of the pillars of the newly opened academic theater, as it is customary to say in professional vocabulary, the theater prima donna.  Yeghishe Charents, Avetik Isahakyan and many other great artists were fascinated by her and highly appreciated her art.