I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia Nikolay Tsaturyan.

Nikolay Tsaturyan's creative path is one of the best manifestations of the combination of life and work; for years he served Armenian theater art with exceptional dedication.

His role and contribution to the cultural life of Armenia, to educating and shaping a new generation of Armenian theater, is invaluable.

He was not only a master stage director, but also a dedicated educator who passed on his rich experience and knowledge to generations, forming a unique taste characteristic of theater and cinema, and the theatrical works he created - "The Apricot Tree", "The Hours of Your Life", "And Three Chairs Fell from the Sky" - have truly enriched our theatrical culture.

At the same time, I would like to emphasize the role of Nikolay Tsaturyan as an intellectual who spoke sharply and truthfully, constantly raising issues and questions of concern to the people.

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and personally myself, I express my deepest condolences to Nikolay Tsaturyan's family, relatives, colleagues, as well as all fans of Armenian theater.