Hovk
Encyclopedia
Hovk is a town in the Tavush Province
of Armenia
. The town was renamed for a while in honor of Azeri poet and dramatist Samed Vurghun (1906-1956), winner of the Lenin Prize
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Tavush
Tavush is a province of Armenia. The marz of Tavush is located in the north of Armenia and borders on Georgia and Azerbaijan.It is well known for its mountains. The most part of its territory is situated 800-1,000 m above sea level...
of Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
. The town was renamed for a while in honor of Azeri poet and dramatist Samed Vurghun (1906-1956), winner of the Lenin Prize
Lenin Prize
The Lenin Prize was one of the most prestigious awards of the USSR, presented to individuals for accomplishments relating to science, literature, arts, architecture, and technology. It was created on June 23, 1925 and was awarded until 1934. During the period from 1935 to 1956, the Lenin Prize was...
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