1981 - 60th Anniversary of the Leninist Communist Youth Union of Armenia

ANRO-482; Shkurko-1282

Obverse: ՀԼԿԵՄ 60
Reverse: 1921-1981 ЛЕНИНСКИЙ КОММУНИСТИЧЕСКИЙ СОЮЗ МОЛОДЁЖИ АРМЕНИИ
Specifications: 60mm; Tombac (red brass)
Artist / Engraver: Arakelyan
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Mintage: 1,800 pcs.
Reference: Soviet Znak-1987a; Shkurko-1282
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Specifications: 60mm; 116.36g; Tombac (red brass)
Artist / Engraver: F. E. Arakelyan
Mint: Moscow Mint
Edge: Plain
Mintage: 1,800 pcs.
Reference: Soviet Znak-1987a; Shkurko-1282
Image shown:

Issued in 1981, this medal commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Leninist Communist Youth Union of Armenia (Ленинский Коммунистический Союз Молодёжи Армении). Established in 1921, the organization played a significant role in the Soviet Union's youth movement. It actively participated in the construction of major infrastructure projects and the establishment of cultural and educational institutions in Armenia. Notable accomplishments include the development of the Sevan–Hrazdan Cascade, a series of hydroelectric power plants, and the promotion of literacy campaigns throughout the country. The medal stands as a tangible reminder of the organization's impact on the political, social, and cultural landscape of Armenia during the Soviet era.