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House-Museum of Vazgen Sargsyan

  • RegionArarat
  • Distance from Yerevan52.7 km
  • TypeMuseum

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About this place

The House-Museum of Vazgen Sargsyan, a devoted Armenian national, military leader, and public-political figure, is located in the village of Ararat, in the Ararat Province. The house-museum was opened on March 5, 2001, and is dedicated to Vazgen Sargsyan's life and activities. The museum presents the history of Vazgen Sargsyan's life and biography — as a writer, soldier, commander (sparapet), and statesman. In the courtyard of the house-museum stands the bust of Vazgen Sargsyan, created by sculptor Kamsar Ghazaryan.

Interesting

facts about House-Museum of Vazgen Sargsyan

  1. Every year on March 5, Vazgen Sargsyan's birthday, various events are organized at the museum.

  2. Literature played an exceptionally important role in Vazgen Sargsyan's life. His works were published in the magazines ""Spring"" and ""Soviet Literature"", as well as in the newspapers ""The Working Woman of Armenia"" and ""Literary Newspaper"".

  3. On August 14, 1997, Vazgen Sargsyan swam across Lake Sevan from one shore to the other, covering a 7 km distance in 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Weather in Ararat

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Vazgen Sargsyan house-мuseum depends on the weather conditions.

House-Museum of Vazgen Sargsyan

FAQ

What is the House-Museum of Vazgen Sargsyan?

It is a museum dedicated to the life and activities of Vazgen Sargsyan, an Armenian military leader and public-political figure. It tells the story of his life as a writer, soldier, commander (sparapet) and statesman.

Where is the House-Museum of Vazgen Sargsyan located?

The house-museum is in the village of Ararat, in Armenia's Ararat Province.

When did the museum open?

The museum opened on March 5, 2001, Vazgen Sargsyan's birthday. Every year on March 5 various events are held there.

What can visitors see at the House-Museum of Vazgen Sargsyan?

The museum presents the history of Vazgen Sargsyan's life and biography. In the courtyard stands his bust, created by sculptor Kamsar Ghazaryan.

What interesting facts are known about Vazgen Sargsyan?

Literature played a very important role in his life: his works appeared in the magazines “Spring” and “Soviet Literature” and in the newspapers “The Working Woman of Armenia” and “Literary Newspaper”. On August 14, 1997, he swam across Lake Sevan from one shore to the other, covering 7 km in 4 hours and 50 minutes.

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Address

Vazgen Sargsyan, Shahumyan Street, Арарат, Армения

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