YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 22, NOYAN TAPAN. The prose-writer Aghasi Aivazian on November 21 died at the age of 82 after a long illness. Aghasi Aivazian was one of the writers representing the Armenian prose and literature of the 1960s. He opened a new page in the history of the Armenian classic literature by his unique and colored prose. In the words of the chairman of the Union of Writers of Armenia Levon Ananian, Aghasi Aivazian created until the end of his life. He wrote tens of books, the most distinctive of which are the series of Tiflis stories. He was also the author of many film scripts. "Aghasi Aivazian was a talented writer not only in the prose genre. He proved talented in cinema and painting as well," L. Ananian said. Aghasi Aivazian was the editor-in-chief of the monthly "Ekran" ("Screen") for many years, he founded the "Hayutyun" ("The Armenians") newspaper. He always acted in the name of prosperity of his country and people. The last farewell ceremony will be held at the Chamber Music House on November 24 at 12 am - 2 pm. Aghasi Aivazian will be buried at the Yerevan City Pantheon on the same day at 2:30 pm.

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