New stamps celebrate 150th anniversary of Arshak FetvadjianOctober 10, 2016 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - HayPost CJSC on October 7 put into circulation two new stamps dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Armenian artist, painter Arshak Fetvadjian (1866 -1947). Fetvadjian was the designer of the postage stamps and currency of the first Republic of Armenia. He travelled to Eastern Armenia, painted architectural monuments and produced more than 2,000 works, including pencil drawings and watercolors. He also authored portraits, works depicting the Armenian history, mythology and nationalism, also producing reproductions of Armenian miniature paintings. The stamps were printed in Cartor Printing House, France, with a print run of 40,000pcs per each. They have face values of AMD170 and AMD230. Designed by David Dovlatyan, the stamps depict Arshak Fetvadjian’s portrait and his painting “Woman playing the Mandolin." The official cancellation ceremony of the stamp took place at the National Gallery of Armenia and was carried out by the Director of National Gallery of Armenia, Arman Tsaturyan, and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of HayPost CJSC, Hayk Avagyan. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |