Sahak Sahakyan

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Sahak Hovhannesi Sahakyan (Armenian: Սահակ Սահակյան) was born on September 7, 1929, in Stepanavan, Lori Province, Republic of Armenia, and died on July 13, 2010, in Yerevan. He was an Armenian sculptor, artist, and World War II veteran who worked in sculpture, painting, drawing, and applied arts. He also helped develop Armenian art dolls, using wooden logs and natural dyes inspired by traditional Armenian dress. His work was shown in Armenia, the Soviet Union, and abroad, and he received several awards. His art often reflected humanistic themes, his love for his country, civic engagement, and a sense of humor.

In World War II, he volunteered for frontline duty in 1941, serving in the 663rd Rifle Regiment and taking part in battles near Novorossiysk, Tuapse, and Gelendzhik. In 1942–1943 he sustained serious injuries and was treated at a hospital in Tbilisi, in the former Nersisyan school building. After recovery, he continued to serve as a private in the rifle battalion of the 42692nd military unit. He was awarded several medals and orders for his bravery.