Hero of Artsakh

Hero of Artsakh (Արցախի հերոս) is the highest title of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. According to the President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Official Website, the Hero of Artsakh title "is awarded for exclusive services in the defense of the state, strengthening its economic might, and for creating significant national values."

"Golden Eagle" order is given to the persons awarded by the "Hero of Artsakh" highest title.

In 2016 Robert Abajyan became the 24th "Hero of Artsakh" awardee, as well as the youngest person ever to hold the title at 19 years old.

Recipients

 * Samvel Babayan
 * Vazgen Sargsyan
 * Ashot Ghulian
 * Monte Melkonian
 * Kristapor Ivanyan
 * Movses Hakobyan
 * Vitaly Balasanyan
 * Arkady Ghukasyan
 * Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan
 * Shahen Meghrian
 * Robert Abajyan
 * Adam Sahakyan