Raffi Kortoshian
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| Born | 1979 Aleppo |
| Occupation | Architectural engineering, Armenology |
Raffi Kortoshian (1979, Aleppo) is an architectural engineer, Armenologist, and co-director of the Research on Armenian Architecture (RAA) Foundation. His work is focused on documenting and protecting endangered Armenian historical monuments, especially those outside the Republic of Armenia.
Since March 2020, Kortoshian has served as the co-director for administrative and publications at the RAA Foundation[1]. He also has been a researcher with the organization since 2006.
Kortoshian is a vocal advocate for the preservation of Armenian heritage. He has publicly addressed the destruction of Armenian monuments in territories outside the present-day Republic of Armenia and has spoken about the documentation of vandalism and cultural devastation[2][3][4][5].
Kortoshian is also listed as a fellow at the Armenian Society of Fellows[6].
Published books
- 2007 - A Turkish-Armenian manual for self-tuition[7]
- 2020 - Specimens of Armenian Art in Syria[17]
- 2021 (Armenian)[18] and 2022 (Persian)[19] - The Collection of Tehran’s Armenian National Ethnographical Museum after Archbishop Artak Manukian
- 2022 - The Endangered Christian Armenian heritage of Artsakh[23][24]. In 2023 the book Nominated for The 2023 Ronald Inglehart Best Book Award on Political Culture and Values, by World Values Survey global research project[25].
Awards
- 2021 – letter of thanks from the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia for supporting the preservation and protection of the historical and cultural heritage of the occupied territories of the Artsakh Republic.[36]
- April 2025 – Medal of Honour by The Armenian Prelacy of the UAE and Qatar for his great contribution to the protection and promotion of endangered Armenian monuments outside the Republic of Armenia[37].
- 7 May 2025 – Note of Acknowledgement from the Board of Directors of the RAA-USA for His exceptional cooperation, unwavering dedication, and exemplary work exceeding the highest standardsa[38]
References
- ↑ "Asbarez", April 13, 2020
- ↑ ""Aravot", September 14,2021".
- ↑ ""Western Armenia tv", May 26,2022".
- ↑ ""NAASR org.", September 28,2024".
- ↑ ""Diaspora.gov.am News", 29 October 2023".
- ↑ "ASOF Member Profile".
- ↑ "PDF of the book". 28 October 2021.
- ↑ "PDF of the book/".
- ↑ ""Armenpress", 17 January 2014". 17 January 2014.
- ↑ ""AZAD-HYE", December 25, 2013".
- ↑ ""News.am", 17.01.2014".
- ↑ "PDF of the Armenian version/". ՀՃՈՒ. 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "PDF of the English version/". 27 October 2021.
- ↑ ""Aravot", September 09,2016".
- ↑ "PDF of the book/". 27 October 2021.
- ↑ ""İrazek.am", May 16,2019".
- ↑ "PDF of the book/". 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "PDF of the Armenian version/". 28 October 2021.
- ↑ "PDF of the Persian version/". RAA. 9 January 2023.
- ↑ "PDF of the book/".
- ↑ ""Western Armenia tv.", April 25, 2022/".
- ↑ ""Western Armenia tv.", November 25, 2021/".
- ↑ "PDF of the book/". 10 January 2023.
- ↑ "Monument Watch". 17 January 2023.
- ↑ "WVS News".
- ↑ "PDF of the book/".
- ↑ ""Step1.am", 28.12.2023".
- ↑ ""Hamazkayin Armenian Educational Cultural Society".
- ↑ ""Armenian Revolutionary Federation Official Website", 28.12.2023".
- ↑ "PDF of the book/".
- ↑ ""AAHC Artsakh Diocese"".
- ↑ ""Shoghakat tv"".
- ↑ "PDF of the book/".
- ↑ ""Yerevan State University", November 21, 2024/".
- ↑ ""Western Armenia tv.", November 22, 2024/".
- ↑ "letter of thanks".
- ↑ "Medal of Honour". 29 May 2025.
- ↑ "NOTE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: "Asbarez",June 2, 2025". 2 June 2025.
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