"Vozni" not to stop its activity after Aramayis Sahakyan's death

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, ARMENPRESS. "I'm your son, Armenia" special edition of "Vozni" humoristic newspaper dedicated to the memory of its founder and editor in chief Aramayis Sahakyan was published advancing the Day of Humor – April 1. Though the humorist passed away days ago, April 1 can't be imagined without his humorous expressions, which have become set phrases. Astghik Sahakyan - Sahakyan's widow, in a conversation with "Armenpress", said that the title of the humoristic newspaperwas selected in accordance with her husband’s book "I'm your son, Armenia'" written in 1986. “The edition is really a success full of warm words in his address," said Mrs. Astghik.

As to the issue whether "Vozni" humoristic newspaper will continue its activity or not, Sahakyan's widow noted that currently another special edition of the newspaper is in the stage of preparation, which will also be dedicated to Aramayis Sahakyan’s memory. In addition she stated: “We face certain financial difficulties now, notwithstanding we shall spare no effort to publish the newspaper at least one time in two months."

Prominent Armenian writer Aramayis Sahakyan passed away at the age of 77 on March 14, 2013. Aramayis Sahakyan died because of blood disease. Aramayis Sahakyan was born on May 24, 1936, in Artsvashen, Armenia. The renowned poet graduated from the Yerevan State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan. Aramayis Sahakyan also attended the High literary courses in Moscow in 1967. He worked in "Argavand" newspaper in 1960-1965. After he worked in "Garun" literary magazine from 1967 to 1970. In 1971-1977 he was working in the State Committee for Radio and Television Broadcasts. He became Editor-in-Chief of satirical "Vozni" newspaper in 1982. For 10 years he has directed the television series "House of Laughter". He is the author of over 40 books. His poetry has been published in the Armenian and foreign press. He had written lyrics for a number of songs. His works had been translated into over 30 languages. Sahakyan was also involved in translation work. Among his books are "Dear Teacher" (Yerevan, 1987), "Armenia, I Am Your Child" (Yerevan, 1986), "Kind Smiles" (Yerevan, 1985), "I Love You" (Yerevan, 1975), "Starlets" (Yerevan, 1958), and many others.