Shahen Shahinyan
Shahen Shahinyan (16 March 1922 – 16 March 1988) is a Soviet writer, folklorist, local historian, and journalist. He was born in Chaltyr.
Awards received include Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", Medal "For the Defence of Sevastopol", Medal "For Courage", Medal "For Labour Valour", Medal "For Distinguished Labour", Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", and Medal "Veteran of Labour".