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The presentation of "Consular Notes" - a book by Babken Simonyan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Serbia in Armenia, a writer, poet and translator, was held at the Faculty of Philology on April 27.
The event was organized by Professor Aelita Dolukhanyan, Head of the Chair of Ancient and Medieval Armenian Literature and its Teaching Methods at ASPU.
The book written in diary format presents the activity of the writer as a consul and the period he lived in and created.
“In recent years, I haven't read a more patriotic book," Professor Dolukhanyan said comparing Babken Simonyan's activity with the events in “Gevorg Marzpetuni” (a historical novel by Armenian writer Muratsan) and citing the words of a Serbian spiritual leader about the diplomat: "Babken Simonyan does the work of an entire academy all by himself.”
In her speech, Aelita Dolukhanyan dwelt on Babken Simonyan's biography, literary and translation activity, as well as diplomatic and patriotic activity, emphasizing that Simonyan has always raised the problems of the Armenian and Serbian peoples at all his meetings and international addresses.
"I am very happy to be at the Faculty of Philology again. This book is a summary of my activity as an honorary consul. Future generations will meet me in this book," said Babken Simonyan.
Ashot Galstyan, Dean of the Faculty of Philology, considered the presentation of the book to be an important patriotic lesson for the attendees.
During the event, the audience also had an opportunity to enjoy Serbian songs written by Babken Simonyan.
The event was also attended by a group of pupils and teachers from School №1 in Abovyan city who were invited to the presentation within the framework of cooperation between the Faculty and the school.
