On July 1 in the hall adjunct to the RA National Assembly session hall there was held the presentation of the book “Galya Novents” dedicated to the life and artistic activities of Galya Novents, well-known actress of Armenian cinema and theatre, the RA People’s Actress, laureate of the RA State prize and international festivals. The book is the eleventh volume of the series “The Great People of the Armenian Culture” established by the RA Honourable Figure of Culture Sergey Arakelyan. Using also the materials kept in his personal rich archive the author has presented the numerous roles played by the actress in the theatre and in the cinema, her creative multi-gifted path and life. The actress’ photos and the articles and interviews telling about her are given in the book.
The RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan, the Vice President Hermine Naghdalyan, deputies, artists, actors, journalists and the NA staff members were taking part in the presentation.
The RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan, the Chairman of the RA NA Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Artak Davtyan, acclaimed artists Ruben Matevosyan, Albert Mkrtchyan, Hovhannes Tchekijian, Tigran Mansuryan, Guzh Manukyan, Vahe Shahverdyan, Tigran Nersisyan, Nelly Shahnazaryan, Yervand Ghazanchyan, the RA Deputy Minister Artur Poghosyan said words of appreciation about Galya Novents talented Armenian actress.
Highly assessing the actress’ unique talent and the significant contribution to the Armenian stage art, the human best qualities, the NA President Hovik Abrahamyan has noted that her memory will always remain bright, and her characters and contribution will be evaluated. He has noted that the National Assembly is next to the intellectuals, artists and will have its unique role in the appreciation and tribute to their contribution. The Head of the parliament also touched upon Vahe Shahverdyan’s request and expressed willingness to support the printing of the book dedicated to the talented actress of the Armenian stage Metaksya Simonyan.
Highlighting the contribution of Sergey Arakelyan, the author of the book RA Deputy Minister of Culture Artur Poghosyan awarded him a Golden Medal of the RA Ministry of Culture.
The widower of the actress, the RA People’s Artist Yervand Ghazanchyan said his word. He thanked the NA President for the warm attitude and appreciation towards the people of art, as well as for organizing the book presentation in the National Assembly.