Abovian's life is well remembered in Armenia.
During the years in which Armenia was under Soviet rule, his pro-Russia stance was emphasized.
Schools, streets, boulevards and parks were named after him.
The village of Elar, located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of Yerevan, was named after him in 1961.
Two years later, as the village's population grew larger, Abovyan was accorded with city status.
His home in Kanaker was turned into a house-museum in 1939, and many of his original writings are preserved there.
The work Abovian accomplished in the field of education was remembered.
Yerevan's State Pedagogical Institute was named after him.
On February 28, 1964, a medal was named in his honour (Աբովյանի Անվան Մեդալ) and which was awarded to school teachers who showed exceptional abilities in teaching and education.
Abovian's life is well remembered in Armenia. During the years in which Armenia was under Soviet rule, his pro-Russia stance was emphasized. Schools, streets, boulevards and parks were named after him. The village of Elar, located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of Yerevan, was named after him in 1961. Two years later, as the village's population grew larger, Abovyan was accorded with city status. His home in Kanaker was turned into a house-museum in 1939, and many of his original writings are preserved there. The work Abovian accomplished in the field of education was remembered. Yerevan's State Pedagogical Institute was named after him. On February 28, 1964, a medal was named in his honour (Աբովյանի Անվան Մեդալ) and which was awarded to school teachers who showed exceptional abilities in teaching and education.
Khachatur Abovian