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Prose writer, poet, playwright, and translator Mkrtich Mkrtchyan holds a unique place in the cultural chronicle of Rind village. As a multi-genre creator, he enriched Armenian literature both with his own works and with translations of masterpieces from world literature.
Childhood and Path to Maturity
Mkrtich Asatur Mkrtchyan was born on June 27, 1941, in the village of Rind. His childhood coincided with the harsh years of the Great Patriotic War. His father, Asatur, went to the front and never returned. Little Mkrtich was raised and educated by his mother, Hasmik, and his grandfather and namesake, Mkrtich.
Despite a difficult childhood, he was gifted with exceptional abilities. He started school at the age of 6 and graduated from Rind Secondary School with honors at the age of 16. At various stages of his life, he worked at his village school, served in the Soviet Army, and subsequently graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Yerevan State University.
Literary Activity
Mkrtich Mkrtchyan’s life was inextricably linked to books and literature. For over 30 years, he worked as a senior editor at the “Hayastan”, “Sovetakan Grogh” (Soviet Writer), and “Nairi” publishing houses.
He authored numerous works of poetry and prose, dramas, and poems. The author’s inner world reflected life in all its manifestations. His works were frequently broadcast on radio and television and translated into foreign languages.
His translation legacy deserves special attention. He introduced samples of Russian, English, and German literature to Armenian readers.
Notable Fact: In 1999, Mkrtich Mkrtchyan was awarded the first prize of the Armenian Center of the International P.E.N. Association for the best translations of Pushkin’s lyrical poetry.
Connection to Rind
The writer never severed ties with his roots. In his creative legacy, the poem “Geghanist” and the collection of the same name, dedicated to his birthplace, stand out with special warmth, encapsulating his love and longing for his native land.
Famous Works Include:
- “Sunny Dreams” (Arevot Anurjner)
- “Geghanist” (Dedicated to Rind)
- “Golden Valley” (Voske Hovit)
- “Clay Pitcher” (Kave Saphor)
- “Noah’s Ark or Star Wars” (Novel)
Mkrtich Mkrtchyan passed away in 2005, leaving behind a rich literary legacy, a part of which (including partial translations of Grigor Narekatsi’s “Book of Lamentations” from Classical Armenian) is still waiting to be published.