YEREVAN. – President Serzh Sargsyan on Tuesday extended his congratulations to renowned Russian writer, Armenian Studies specialist, translator, and cultural studies specialist Kim Bakshi.

The Presidential Press Office informed Armenian News-NEWS.am that Sargsyan expressed Bakshi his best wishes on the occasion of his 85th birth anniversary.

“Your creative path is essentially linked to the history and culture of the Armenian people,” the President’s respective message specifically reads. “Ancient treasures of the Armenian culture (…) are depicted in your works, with all their brilliance and charm.

“Your works have encouraged numerous sons and daughters of our people to pay close attention to the rich historical heritage of our people, [and] helped popularize Armenian culture in the entire world.”