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Karen ANTASHYANContemporary Armenian poet
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Born in Vanadzor, February 3, 1983.
In 1999-2003 studied at Lori branch of SEUA, Faculty of “Economy of Enterprises and Management”.
In 2000-2003 was a member of “Masreni”, a group of young artists in Vanadzor.
In 2000-2005 was one of the founder members of Vanadzor branch of organization National scout movement of Armenia.
In 2003-2005 got master's degree in Faculty of SEUA “Engineering Management”.
In 2003 with like-minded people founded and published magazine “Student’s Voice”, the aim of which was getting engaged with protection of student’s rights.
In 2005-2007 served in the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia, has rank of lieutenant. Repeatedly his poems have been published in literary magazines (“Literary Gazette”, “Egitsi Luys”, “Gretert”, “Literary Bridge”, “Narcissus”). The series of articles “Armenian features” were published in periodicals. His poems were translated into Russian.
Since 2007 he is the executive director of “IMEGA Tour and Travel” agency.
Since 2009 established “Granish literary club” the aim of which is campaign and making popular the Armenian modern literature.
Published books:
"After the End, before the Start", 2004, publishing Of the UWÀ, series of books "Entrance", ISBN 99941-34-69-8
“Antashat”, 2009, author publishing, ISBN 978-9939-53-502-9.
Prizes and rewards:
Special reward of jury of literary club “Inkhnagir” for the narration «I will cut your ears» 2010.
Poetry reward of Gretert for series of poetry "Harvest Fest" 2008.
Reward after Hakob Karapents "For the series of poetry published in the press" 2008.
E-mail: karen_antashyan@yahoo.com
Granish club: www.granish.org
Site devoted to Antashat: www.antashat.com
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