Figurine of Raffi (Akhop Melik-Akopyan)

The statuette is dedicated to the outstanding Armenian writer, publicist and educator Hakob Melik‑Hakobyan (1835-1888), who entered the history of literature under the pseudonym Raffi. This is an artistic embodiment of the image of a classic, whose work played a key role in shaping the national identity of the Armenian people. Hakob Melik‑Hakobyan (Raffi) (1835-1888) was an Armenian writer, publicist, and one of the greatest representatives of realistic prose of the 19th century. He is the author of historical novels that reflect the struggle of the Armenian people for freedom and the preservation of their identity. Thus, the statuette "Raffi (Hakob Melik‑Hakobyan)" is an artistic embodiment of the memory of the writer—educator, whose work remains a relevant source of inspiration and knowledge for new generations.