Paruyr Sevak: Patron Saint of Armenian Poetry

Hidden among the fruit orchards of southern Armenia lies the village of Zangakatun, home to one of the country’s greatest literary voices — Paruyr Sevak. In this episode, Christopher Atamian visits the poet’s house museum, where murals, memories, and manuscripts bring his story to life. From his humble beginnings to his mysterious death, Sevak’s legacy remains etched in Armenian identity. Meet the poet who challenged regimes and inspired generations, all from a house filled with quiet power and a typewriter that never stopped speaking.