Honored architect of Armenia, director of Stepanavan Dendropark die 

ArmInfo.  Honored Architect of Armenia Artak Ghulyan and Director of the Stepanavan Arboretum "Sochut" of the State Non-Commercial Organization "Reserve and Park Complex" of the Ministry of Environment of Armenia Vitaly Leonovich have passed away.

According to the statement of the Ministry of Education, Science,  Culture and Sports of Armenia, Artak Ghulyan left a significant mark  on the architectural sphere of the country, having shown himself as a  talented architect-restorer and scientist, as well as a designer of  new buildings. "His professional activity covers not only the  creation of architectural objects, but also the writing of a number  of scientific articles.  New churches have been built according to  Ghulyan's projects both in Armenia and in different countries of the  world. We offer our condolences to the family and friends of  Ghulyan," the statement of the Ministry of Education, Science,  Culture and Sports of Armenia says.

The death of Vitaly Leonovich was reported by the Ministry of  Environment of Armenia. "The staff of the Ministry of Environmental  Protection expresses condolences to his family, loved ones,  colleagues and all those who knew him and appreciated his dedication.

His name will forever remain in the history of the Armenian  environmental movement as an exemplary person who dedicated his  entire life to nature, acting with quiet but firm steps," the  ministry said in a statement.