25th Anniversary Medal of the Yerevan Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (1944-1969)

ANRO-1723

Obverse: The obverse features a detailed depiction of the main building of the Yerevan Polytechnic Institute, specifically the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The inscription around the top edge reads "ЕРЕВАНСКИЙ ПОЛИТЕХНИЧЕСКИЙ ИНСТИТУТ МЕХАНИКО-МАШИНОСТРОИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ФАКУЛЬТЕТ" ("Yerevan Polytechnic Institute, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering"). Below the building, the dates "1944-1969" are inscribed, marking the 25th anniversary of the faculty's founding.

Reverse: The reverse prominently displays the number "25" in the center, symbolizing the 25-year milestone of the faculty. Below the number is the Armenian abbreviation "ԵՐՊԻ" ("ERPI"), which stands for Yerevan Polytechnic Institute. The design is enclosed within a decorative border, highlighting the significance of the anniversary.

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The Yerevan Polytechnic Institute's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering was established on September 1, 1944, during a critical period when Armenia was developing its industrial sector. The institute was founded with the goal of providing specialized education and training for engineers to support the country's growing need for industrial and mechanical expertise. Over the next 25 years, the faculty played a significant role in Armenia’s industrialization, contributing to major engineering projects and the advancement of machinery and technology within the Soviet Union.