ROBERT SAHAKYANTS’ MEMORIAL TO BE ERECTED IN YEREVAN
15:46, 31 May, 2013
YEREVAN, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. “Armenian Vector” cultural foundation
urges to participate in the creation of Robert Sahakyants’ memorial. In
a conversation with “Armenpress” Robert Sahakyants’ son – Davit
Sahakyants stated that they are informed about the initiative of the
foundation and express their gratitude to all individuals involved
in the project.
The monument will be erected according to the sketch developed by
Davit Minasyan. It will be a tree-shaped monument with the characters
created by Robert Sahakyants on its branches. Also the monument will
function as a unique fountain. The monument is scheduled to be erected
in Vernisage, Yerevan.
The master of the Soviet Union & Armenian animation Robert Sahakyants
was born in 1950 in Baku. Since 1964 Sahakyants lived in Yerevan,
Armenia. Starting from 1970 he worked in the animation sphere,
and since 1972 – as a director. Robert Sahakyants created more
than 150 cartoons, including films for BBC (UK), ORT(Russia), STS
(Russia), “Red apple” (USA), “Rooster” and Yantzfilm (France), Studio
“Christmas-Films” (Moscow). In 1987 he received the title of Honored
Artist of the Armenian SSR. In 2008 he became a People’s Artist of
Armenian Republic. Robert Sahakyants died in 2009.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
