Movses Khorenatsi Medal
| Movses Khorenatsi Medal | |
|---|---|
 The insignia of the Movses Khorenatsi Medal | |
| Native name | Մովսես Խորենացու մեդալ |
| Awarded for | Significant achievements in economic development of Armenia, natural and social sciences, inventions, culture, education, healthcare, public service and activities promoting cooperation with foreign countries |
| Country |  Armenia |
| Presented by | President of Armenia |
| Eligibility | Armenian citizens, and stateless persons |
| Status | Active |
| Established | July 26, 1993 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Anania Shirakatsi Medal |
| Next (lower) | Medal for Excellent Maintenance of Public Order |
The Movses Khorenatsi Medal (Armenian: Մովսես Խորենացու մեդալ) is Armenia's highest cultural award. It is presented by the president of Armenia to people who have significantly contributed to the advancement of Armenian culture.[1] Artist Richard Jeranian received the medal in 2011[2] and pianist Şahan Arzruni received it in 2015.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "The Medal of Movses Khorenatsi". Medals of the Republic of Armenia - Library - The President of the Republic of Armenia. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ↑ "Հանրապետության նախագահի հրամանագրերը - Փաստաթղթեր - Հայաստանի Հանրապետության Նախագահ". president.am (in Armenian). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ "Pianist Sahan Arzruni Receives Movses Khorenatsi Medal". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ "Հանրապետության նախագահի հրամանագրերը - Փաստաթղթեր - Հայաստանի Հանրապետության Նախագահ". president.am (in Armenian). Retrieved 2022-02-09.