EXHIBITION DEVOTED TO ARMENIAN DIPLOMAT OPENS IN ROMANIA

PanARMENIAN.Net - Yesterday an exhibition devoted to famous Armenian Romanian merchant of 18-19th centuries, diplomat, political figure Manuk bey Mirzayan opened in Bucharest City Museum, reported the Press Service of the Armenian MFA. Manuk bey is a famous person in Romania. His activities actively displayed during the Russian-Turkish war in 1806-1912. He was awarded noble titles, state ranks on behalf of the Russian and Ottoman Empires. Using his ties, Manuk bey played an important role in the Russian-Turkish talks as a mediator and the Russian-Turkish peace treaty was signed in his estate in 1812. The Bucharest City Museum Director, Armenian Ambassador in Romania, Romanian Senate member, Chairman of the Armenian Union of Romania and others addressed the opening ceremony. The exhibition to last a year presents documents of Manuk bey, handwritten documents, everyday life items, as well as clothes and other things. The Museum has also published a book about Manuk bey Mirzayan's activities.