Alen Levon Margaryan, Hero of Artsakh (February 11, 1999, Yerevan – September 30, 2020, Mataghis)
Was actively engaged in both school and the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies. He emerged as a dedicated media student and played a pivotal role as one of the co-founders of the Tumo News (Teen) startup. Margaryan directed four documentaries, including “Greens” and “Taraz” produced for the Smithsonian Institution to showcase Armenian culture globally. In 2016, he gained admission to the directing department of the Faculty of Culture at the Pedagogical University named after Kh. Abovyan. He used to work as a filmmaking trainer at Tumo. In 2020, he enrolled in a dual master’s program in social work and educational administration at Boston University. However, he chose not to go to Boston and instead decided to serve his country. He was drafted into the army in the summer of 2020. He loved to explore new things both inside and outside of Armenia. His always used to say to his mother, “Everyone has a gift from birth, and mine is teaching.” While serving in the army, he managed to create a film that helped a student from Gyumri win 1,000,000 drams. He aspired to work in correctional institutions, firmly convinced that no child was inherently criminal and that all issues stemmed from a distorted childhood. Determined to share his perspective, he committed to writing a book about his mother. As a great philanthropist, he selflessly dedicated all his efforts to benefit sick children. The solemn ambiance of the rock tombs in Yerablur stands in stark contrast to Allen’s perpetually warm smile. On the front line, amid reports of hunger among his fellow soldiers, he rallied them, saying, “Guys, our brothers are hungry, let’s get them some bread.” His quick problem-solving skills proved invaluable, and he settled cases efficiently. Additionally, he played a crucial role in the transportation of weapons. Allen fell victim to artillery fire…
Posthumously awarded the title of “HERO OF ARTSAKH”.
