President Sarkissian visited home-museums of Mher Mkrtchian and Avetik Issahakian in Gyumri

President Armen Sarkissian, who is in Gyumri on a working visit, and Mrs. Nouneh Sarkissian visited Mher Mkrtchain’s home-museum.

The museum of the great citizen of Gyumri located in the structure at Varpetats Street, which was built in the end of the 19th century and presents a historic and architectural value, displays the life and work of the beloved artist, a joyful and sad man.

President Sarkissian said that people loved and continue to love today the great comedian of movie and theater unconditionally, continue to be amazed and elated by his creations. He was loved not only in Armenia: “Mher Mkrtchian and his movies part of life of our generation, and it is very important for me that next generations also familiarize with his art,” President Sarkissian said.

Armen Sarkissian and Nouneh Sarkissian visited also Avetik Issahakian’s home-museum in Gyumri. The President was familiarized with the exhibits related to different periods in the life of Issahakian and his literary works.

The President toured the museum, recalled interesting stories about the Great Master, including those related to his childhood.