Movses Khorenatsi Medal | |
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Awarded by Armenia | |
Type | Medal of cultural merit |
Established | 26 July 1993 |
Country | Armenia |
Eligibility | Military and civilians |
Awarded for | Significant contribution to the advancement of Armenian culture |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Anania Shirakatsi Medal |
Next (lower) | Medal for Excellent Maintenance of Public Order[1] |
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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.[2] Artist Richard Jeranian received the medal in 2011[3] and pianist Şahan Arzruni in 2015.[4][5]