Movses Khorenatsi Medal
Award
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The Movses Khorenatsi Medal (Armenian: Մովսես Խորենացու մեդալ) is Armenia's highest cultural award. It is presented by the president of Armenia to people who have significantly contributed to the advancement of Armenian culture.[1] Artist Richard Jeranian received the medal in 2011[2] and pianist Şahan Arzruni received it in 2015.[3][4]
NativenameՄովսես Խորենացու մեդալ
AwardedforSignificant achievements in economic development of Armenia, natural and social sciences, inventions, culture, education, healthcare, public service and activities promoting cooperation with foreign countries
Country
Armenia
ArmeniaPresentedbyPresident of Armenia
| Movses Khorenatsi Medal | |
|---|---|
 The insignia of the Movses Khorenatsi Medal | |
| Native name | Մովսես Խորենացու մեդալ |
| Awarded for | Significant achievements in economic development of Armenia, natural and social sciences, inventions, culture, education, healthcare, public service and activities promoting cooperation with foreign countries |
| Country | Armenia |
| Presented by | President of Armenia |
| Eligibility | Armenian citizens, and stateless persons |
| Status | Active |
| Established | July 26, 1993 |
 Service ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Anania Shirakatsi Medal |
| Next (lower) | Medal for Excellent Maintenance of Public Order |
