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Story of a Single Object: Hrachya Acharyan

Story of a Single Object: Hrachya Acharyan

Nov19Thu, November 1916:00
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A one-day exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of linguist and lexicographer Hrachya Acharyan presents his Armenian Etymological Dictionary. During the event, the Central Bank of Armenia will donate a silver commemorative coin dedicated to Acharyan's 150th anniversary to the museum. The obverse depicts the cover of the dictionary and a fragment of his manuscript (sketch by Harutyun Samuelyan), and the reverse features his graphic portrait and signature (designed by his great-granddaughter, Ani Acharyan). The coin was minted at the Royal Dutch Mint. Hrachya Acharyan's 150th anniversary is included in UNESCO’s calendar of anniversaries for 2026–2027. Questions: 010 56 36 41

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A Yerevan museum that preserves and exhibits archives, manuscripts, personal collections and artworks of Armenian writers and artists. Hosts rotating exhibitions (e.g., William Saroyan), educational programs, public events and participatory projects connected to Armenian literary and artistic heritage.

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Story of a Single Object: Hrachya Acharyan
Museum of Literature and Art

Story of a Single Object: Hrachya Acharyan

Nov19Thu, November 1916:00
Արամի 1
Translated

A one-day exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of linguist and lexicographer Hrachya Acharyan presents his Armenian Etymological Dictionary. During the event, the Central Bank of Armenia will donate a silver commemorative coin dedicated to Acharyan's 150th anniversary to the museum. The obverse depicts the cover of the dictionary and a fragment of his manuscript (sketch by Harutyun Samuelyan), and the reverse features his graphic portrait and signature (designed by his great-granddaughter, Ani Acharyan). The coin was minted at the Royal Dutch Mint. Hrachya Acharyan's 150th anniversary is included in UNESCO’s calendar of anniversaries for 2026–2027. Questions: 010 56 36 41

Organizer

A Yerevan museum that preserves and exhibits archives, manuscripts, personal collections and artworks of Armenian writers and artists. Hosts rotating exhibitions (e.g., William Saroyan), educational programs, public events and participatory projects connected to Armenian literary and artistic heritage.

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