Tatevik Sazandaryan

Tatevik Sazandaryan (; 20 August 1916 – 6 October 1999) was a Soviet and Armenian operatic mezzo-soprano who became a member of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union in 1958. She performed as a soloist at the Yerevan Opera Theatre from 1937 to 1961.

Biography Born in Khndzoresk, now located in Syunik Province, Sazandaryan grew up in Baku, singing as a soloist in the school choir from the age of 10. When she was 16, she moved to Moscow where she sang in a number of amateur performances. Once her talent was recognized, she studied in Moscow under Ruben Simonov. She also performed leading roles in Carmen, Aida and Eugene Onegin.

Awards Sazandaryan was honored with many awards, including the Stalin Prize (1951) and the Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots (1997).