Aydin Morikyan died
Renowned journalist, public figure and editor of various pivotal periodicals of independent Armenia Aydin Morikyan died this morning at a premature age.
Morikyan was founding editor of the "Hayastani Hanrapetutyun" official newspaper until 1997. In 1995-96, he was Deputy Minister of Information and was editor of the "Hayatsk Yerevanits" magazine in 2000-2002. He has also been editor of the "Orran" and "Zhamanak Yerevan" newspapers.
Aydin Morikyan had a serious illness for the past couple of years and died at the age of 51. However, his illness did not depress him.
Aydin fought against illness, injustice, lies, falsifications and evil against mankind until the last day of his life. He was one of the unique journalists who received a highly academic education at the Lomonosov State University of Moscow.
Not only did Aidin Morikyan educate some generations of journalists, but authored school textbooks, which are used by those who are pursuing their career in journalism.
Aydin Morikyan has also participated in the Karabakh movement and was Deputy of the Supreme Council and the National Assembly in 1990 and 1999 respectively. He was an intellectual man of principle and an overall good Armenian.
Aydin Morikyan will remain a guide for all those who have had the opportunity of knowning him.
"A1+" expresses condolences to Aydin Morikyan's family, friends and relatives.
