President Armen Sarkissian congratulated Mikhail Piotrovski on the occasion of his 75th birth anniversary

President Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to the Director of the State Hermitage of Russia, academician Mikhail Piotrovsky on the occasion of his 75th birth anniversary.

President Sarkissian highly praised the input of the academician in the Oriental studies, museum work, education, and social areas.

“Armenia is rightfully proud that the son of the celebrated scholars Hripsime Janpoladian and Boris Piotrvosky was born in Yerevan, became a famous scientist, a brilliant professional and now heads one of the world’s leading museums and one of the largest and most famous art collections. We are grateful for the attention towards the preservation of the historical, cultural, spiritual, and art heritage of the Armenian people,” reads in particular the congratulatory message of the President of Armenia.