Arto Tchakmaktchian's sculpture will be placed in Yerevan, minister of education, science, culture, and sports Arayik Harutyunyan wrote on his Facebook.

"Since the 2000s, Tchakmaktchian has been repeatedly assured that his sculpture will be placed in Yerevan. This is a respect for the memory and appreciation of the great artist, whose famous sculptures adorn the streets and squares of different cities of the world," he said.