Zhora Harutyunyan

Who was Zhora Harutyunyan?

Zhora Saghateli Harutyunyan was an Armenian writer and playwright, awarded by the Renowned activist of arts of Armenia official title, the State Prize of Armenia, "Gabriel Sundukian" and "Artavazd" Prizes. Vardan Ajemian was his first supporter as a theater activist. Harutyunyan is an author of many comedies and plays, which were staged in Armenia and abroad. He headed the Playwright's Union of Armenia. Since 1965 he directed the Armenian branch of the USSR Literary Fund. A member of Writers Union of Armenia committee.

In 1946, he graduated from Yerevan Medical College. In 1962 he finished the Yerevan Medical Institute. In 1950-1965 he worked at different medical institutions of Yerevan. In 1964 was appointed Chief Doctor at USSR Literary Fund Armenian Branch Polyclinics. In 1965 he was appointed USSR Literary Fund Armenian Branch Director and left the medical area forever. He was on this position up to 1965. Zhora Harutyunyan was also Writers Union of Armenia committee member. Vardan Ajemian was his first supporter as a theater activist. Harutyunyan is an author of many comedies and plays, which were staged in Armenia and abroad. Zhora Harutyunyan’s works were translated into different languages. Zhora Harutyunyan’s filmography: