He made significant contributions to the
development of Armenia, holding several key state positions, including Chairman
of the Council of Trade Unions of the Armenian SSR, First Secretary of the
Yerevan City Committee of the Communist Party of Armenia, and First Deputy
Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic. Levon Sahakyan also
served as a deputy to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and the Supreme Soviet of
the Armenian SSR.
A pivotal
chapter in his life was his leadership following the catastrophic Spitak
earthquake. From the very first days of the tragedy, Levon Sahakyan headed the
republican headquarters for rescue operations and the reconstruction of
destroyed cities, coordinating the complex recovery efforts in the disaster
zone.
Colleagues
and loved ones will remember Levon Sahakyan as a man of exceptional dignity and
great spirit, who always helped those in need and possessed a unique ability to
unite people around a common cause. For his family—his wife, daughter, son, and
grandchildren—he was always a wise mentor and a most beloved figure. His memory
will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew, respected, and loved him.
The
memorial service will be held on March 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at
the Armenian section of the Vagankovo Cemetery in Moscow (Address: Sergey
Makeev Street 10, Building 4).
