On 25 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Armen Davtyan who presented the President with the portrait of Vachagan Barepasht (the Pious) by painter Martiros Alagyan. The Head of the State expressed gratitude to the philanthropist underlining that the activity of Vachagan Barepasht and his political, legal and cultural heritage was a pivotal component of the Armenian statehood and needed much deeper research. The President also noted that the issue of erecting the monument of Vachagan Barepasht in Artsakh was being discussed. Bako Sahakyan donated the portrait of Vachagan Barepasht to Artsakh Arts Museum.

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