The Hero Next to Us: Gurgen Melikyan

The Hero Next to Us: Gurgen Melikyan

In 1958 Gurgen Melikyan left Iran, permanently dwelling in Armenia. He entered Yerevan State University, and later worked as a professor and is currently running the Faculty of Oriental Studies. Being an active member of Artsakh war, the professor teaches his students to love and care about their homeland. Every year he visits Artsakh accompanied by hundreds of students to plant walnut trees. 

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