Famous People

Edmond Gareginovich Keosayan was a prominent Soviet Armenian film director and screenwriter who made a significant contribution to Soviet and Armenian cinema.Keosayan gained wide recognition for his adventure and historical films that combined drama, humor, and a strong sense of heroism. He is best known for the film series “The Elusive Avengers,” which became one of the most popular and memorable projects in Soviet cinema.

George Ivanovich Gurdjieff (c. 1866 – 1949) was a Greek-Armenian philosopher, mystic, spiritual teacher, and writer. He was born in Alexandropol (now Gyumri, Armenia) and became one of the most influential spiritual thinkers of the 20th century.