1983 - 50th Anniversary of Armenian ballet and opera theater

ANRO-485

Obverse:
Reverse: ՀԱՅԿԱԿԱՆ ՍՈՎԵՏԱԿԱՆ ՍՈՑԻԱԼԻՍՏԱԿԱՆ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ
Specifications: Aluminum alloy
Reference: Soviet Znak-3107a

The 1983 medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, founded in 1933 in Yerevan. This cultural institution has played a pivotal role in enriching Armenia's artistic landscape by nurturing talented performers and showcasing a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works. Designed by architect Alexander Tamanian, the theater's iconic building is an architectural gem, contributing to Yerevan's skyline. The medal serves as a tribute to the theater's enduring legacy and its significant impact on the development and promotion of Armenian performing arts on the national and international stage.