11 Facts About Alexander Tamanian

Alexander Tamanian was a Russian-born Armenian neoclassical architect, well known for his work in the city of Yerevan.

Alexander Tamanian graduated from the St Petersburg Academy of Arts in 1904.

Alexander Tamanian's works portrayed sensitive and artistic neoclassical trends popular in those years.

Alexander Tamanian became an Academician of Architecture in 1914, in 1917 he was elected as the Vice-President of the Academy of Arts.

Alexander Tamanian was the chief engineer of the local Council of People's Commissars and was a member of the CEC of the Armenian SSR, sponsored the construction industry, designed the layouts of towns and villages including Leninakan, Stepanakert, Nor-Bayazet and Ahta-ahpara, Echmiadzin, and others.

Alexander Tamanian created the first general plan of the modern city of Yerevan which was approved in 1924.

Alexander Tamanian's style was instrumental in transforming what was essentially a small provincial city into the modern Armenian capital, a major industrial and cultural center.

Alexander Tamanian played a major role in the development of restoration projects of historical landmarks in the country, chairing the Committee for the Protection of Historic Monuments in Armenia.

Alexander Tamanian was married to Camilla Edwards, a maternal granddaughter to architect Nicholas Benois.

Alexander Tamanian died in Yerevan on February 20,1936, and is buried at the Komitas Pantheon which is located in the city center of Yerevan.

Alexander Tamanian designed the layout of many towns and cities in Armenia, such as:.