 New stamps celebrate 150th anniversary of Arshak Fetvadjian October 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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
