Chanchuryan was a meritorious popular artist
President Serzh Sargsyan sent an address of condolence to the Chanchuryan family on the occasion of the death of Armenian popular artist, long-standing artistic director of the Armenian State Dance Ensemble Surn Chanchuryan.
The address reads as follows:
"I received with pain the news regarding the death of popular artist of Armenia, long-standing artistic director of the Armenian State Dance Ensemble Suren Chanchuryan.
Suren Chanchuryan is one of our merited cultural figures and has made a significant contribution to the development of the art of Armenian dance. His art has been highly praised by experts and audiences and he has gained popularity.
I express my deep condolences to the family, friends, relatives and fans of Suren Chanchuryan."
