On April 4th, 2019, YSU Ijevan Branch Library hosted a discussion of writer, publicist Khachik Manukyan’s works, conducted by Vladimir Poghosyan, the head of the library. In his speech, he introduced Khachik Manukyan’s literary contribution, his achievements in the literary field.
Poghosyan particularly mentioned: “Khachik Manukyan writer-publicist was born, lived and lives in Echmiadzin and considers Echmiadzin as the center of his world. Since 1991, he is a member of the Union of Writers of the Armenian SSR, since 1992, a member of the Writers’ Union of Armenia. During his many years of literary activity, he received numerous awards, particularly worth mentioning “the Golden Reed” 1999, Avetiq Isahakyan’s literary prize twice laureate and so on. He is the author of many books and collections. In 2016, “Zangak” publishing house published the quartet of Kh. Manukyan’s works. The works of the writer have been translated into English, French, German, Russian, Persian, Georgian, Polish and other languages. Indeed, Khachik Manukyan’s contribution to the formation and development of modern Armenian poetry is considerable. “
Afterwards, Khachik Manukyan’s works were analyzed by Associate Professors of Armenian Language and Literature Department Aida Sahratyan and Alisa Hasanyan. The first volume of the Quartet was analyzed by Gohar Mkhitaryan, 2nd-year student of “Armenian Language and Literature” Department, and Tatevik Ayvazyan, Arpine Baghinyan, Armida Baghyan, pupil Arthur Abazyan read poems.
The attendees had an opportunity to ask questions to Khachik Manukyan.
Primate of Tavush Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, delivered a speech, particularly mentioning: “Khachik Manukyan’s blood and pen have the same color: his life and experiences, his feelings and thoughts have always been reflected in his works”.
At the end of the discussion, Acting Director of YSU Ijevan Branch A. V. Tsutsulyan conveyed his gratitude to Khachik Manukyan and hoped that such meetings would be continous.
