In connection with the death of Raisa Mkrtchyan, a burial commission has been established by the decision of the Prime Minister.
27-06-2026 17:21 Armenia Social
The death of the People's Artist of Armenia, Raisa Mkrtchyan, has led to the establishment of a burial commission by the decision of the Prime Minister of Armenia:
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports reports this, noting that the day and time for the memorial service and final farewell will be announced later.
«The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia deeply regrets to inform that on June 27, 2026, at the age of 84, the prominent representative of Armenian pop art, People's Artist of Armenia Raisa Mkrtchyan, has passed away:»
Raisa Mkrtchyan was born on February 25, 1942, in the city of Sevan. She graduated from the piano department of the Romanos Melikyan State Music College and then continued her studies at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan. Alongside her studies, she performed in youth pop orchestras, developing her unique performing style.
From the beginning of her creative career, she collaborated with renowned representatives of Armenian music and was the first performer of many famous songs.
Her repertoire included significant works by composers such as Arno Babajanyan, Konstantin Orbelyan, Martin Vardazaryan, Alexander Ajemian, and others.
Since 1968, Raisa Mkrtchyan worked as a soloist in the pop-symphonic orchestra of Armenian Radio and Television. More than 400 songs have been recorded with her performance, a significant portion of which is preserved in the Golden Fund of Armenian Public Radio and Television.
Throughout her long career, she received professional recognition and numerous state awards, such as the «Moses Khorenatsi» medal, the 1st degree medal for services rendered to the Homeland, and the honorary title of People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia.
The beloved singer has always been in the spotlight of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia and has participated in meetings of cultural figures organized by the ministry.
Raisa Mkrtchyan is considered one of the iconic figures of Armenian pop music, whose creative legacy holds an important place in the history of Armenian musical culture. She was one of the artists who represented Armenian music on the world's best stages, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Carnegie Hall, and the notable halls of Sydney, Montreal, Beirut, and Buenos Aires.
Raisa Mkrtchyan's singing art was characterized by lyricism, expressiveness, and high performance culture. Many songs performed by her have become classic examples of Armenian pop music and continue to be loved by various generations, while her anniversary concerts and creative evenings have always received a wide public response, attesting to the singer's exceptional reputation and popularity,» the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports stated in its announcement.
We previously reported that the People's Artist of Armenia, holder of the Moses Khorenatsi medal, and the 1st degree order for services rendered to the Homeland, Raisa Mkrtchyan, has passed away.
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
