Ukrainian president confers title of People's Artist on Armenian sculptor

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Ukraine's independence President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovich signed a decree conferring the title of People's Artist of Ukraine on sculptor Frid Soghoyan, for his contribution to Ukraine's cultural and educational life.

Frid Soghoyan is the author of the monument to Nestor the Chronicler in Kiev.

Frid (Fridrikh) Soghoyan was born in Gyumri, Armenia, on October 2, 1936. In 1961, he graduated from Yerevan institute of Theater and Arts. In 2004, the title of People's Artist of Russia was conferred on him.