Edmond Keosayan
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Edmond Gareginovich Keosayan was an Armenia
n Soviet film director and musician.1952-54 - worked in Yerevan watch factory. 1954-56 - studied in Plekhanov Moscow Institute of Economy. 1956-58 - studied in Yerevan Fine Arts and Theatre Institute, worked as a compere. 1964 - graduated from the Directing Department of VGIK (E.Dzigan's master class). Since 1964 - director at Mosfilm Studio. Occasionally worked at Armenfilm Studio.
He was also a compere of the Soviet State Variety Orchestra.
His films are mainly in the Armenian
and
Russian language
s.
, organized biannually in Yerevan
by Armenian Medical Association
. The winner for each category receives $ 2,000 from the Edmond Keosayan Foundation. The award was first awarded in 2008 during 4th YMIC, the money being shared between two candidates. The award was established by Tigran Keosayan
as an expression of respect for lifelong friendship between Edmond Keosayan and Parounak Zelveian
, his cardiologist and now the president of Armenian Medical Association.
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
n Soviet film director and musician.1952-54 - worked in Yerevan watch factory. 1954-56 - studied in Plekhanov Moscow Institute of Economy. 1956-58 - studied in Yerevan Fine Arts and Theatre Institute, worked as a compere. 1964 - graduated from the Directing Department of VGIK (E.Dzigan's master class). Since 1964 - director at Mosfilm Studio. Occasionally worked at Armenfilm Studio.
He was also a compere of the Soviet State Variety Orchestra.
His films are mainly in the Armenian
Armenian language
The Armenian language is an Indo-European language spoken by the Armenian people. It is the official language of the Republic of Armenia as well as in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The language is also widely spoken by Armenian communities in the Armenian diaspora...
and
Russian language
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
s.
Filmography
- 1964: Why are you quiet Maxim? (Gde ty teper, Maxim?)
- 1966: The Elusive AvengersThe Elusive AvengersThe Elusive Avengers is a 1966 Soviet film directed by Edmond Keosayan and made by Mosfilm. It is based on the novel Red Little Devils by Pavel Blyakhin....
(Neulovimye mstiteli/Неуловимые мстители) - 1968: The New Adventures of the Elusive AvengersThe New Adventures of the Elusive AvengersThe New Adventures of the Elusive Avengers is a 1968 Soviet action movie, a sequel of The Elusive Avengers, directed by Edmond Keosayan and made on Mosfilm.-Plot:...
(Novye priklyucheniya nuelovimykh/Новые приключения неуловимых) - 1971: The Crown of the Russian Empire or Once again the Elusive Avengers (Korona Rossiyskoy imperi, ili snova neulovimykh
- 1973: Tghamardik (Russian: Muzhchiny, English The Men)
- 1975: Moratsvatz heqiatneri kirtche (Russian: Ushchele pokinutykh skazok, English: The Canyon of Deserted Tales)
- 1975: When September comes (Kogda nastupayet sentyabr)
- 1978: Huso Astgh (Star of Hope, Russian: Zvezda nadezhdy, alternative Armenian title: Mkhitar sparapet)
- 1980: Legend tzaghratzui masin (Russian: Legenda o skomorokhe, English: Legend of the Clown)
- 1982: Gde-to plachet ivolga (The Oriole Is Crying Somewhere)
- 1988: Vozneseniye (The Ascent)
Edmond Keosayan Award
Edmond Keosayan Award for Excellence in Cardiology has been awarded since 2001 to outstanding young investigators who made high quality scientific research in either clinical or fundamental cardiology, during Young Medics International ConferenceYoung Medics International Conference
Young Medics International Conference is an international conference for young medical doctors and researchers, organized biannually in Yerevan, Armenia by Armenian Medical Association under the auspices of National Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Health, Yerevan State Medical University,...
, organized biannually in Yerevan
Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country...
by Armenian Medical Association
Armenian Medical Association
The Armenian Medical Association , founded in 2002 by Parounak Zelveian, is a professional union of doctors, biomedical scientists and public health professionals in Armenia...
. The winner for each category receives $ 2,000 from the Edmond Keosayan Foundation. The award was first awarded in 2008 during 4th YMIC, the money being shared between two candidates. The award was established by Tigran Keosayan
Tigran Keosayan
Tigran Edmundovich Keosayan is a Russian-Armenian film director, actor and writer. He is a winner of International Film Festival Prize's including "TEFI", "Kinotavr" and "Window to Europe-2001"....
as an expression of respect for lifelong friendship between Edmond Keosayan and Parounak Zelveian
Parounak Zelveian
Parounak H. Zelveian is an internationally recognized specialist in the field of arterial hypertension and sleep apnea and a famous public health figure in Armenia.-Positions:* Head of Preventive Cardiology Center at L.A...
, his cardiologist and now the president of Armenian Medical Association.