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AssignmentArmenia’s DaredevilsThe Medieval Warriors Inspiring Modern Armenians

A group of ageing war veterans who stormed a police station in Armenia call themselves the Daredevils of Sassoun, inspired by an 8th century poem.

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Members of Sasna Tsrer group

Members of Sasna Tsrer group at the police headquarters which they stormed in July.

  • David is a wounded soldier
  • Lusine, participated in the July protests
  • Members of Sasna Tsrer group
  • Jirayr Sefilian an imprisoned activist and ex-military commander.
  • Picture and hat of Colonel Artur Vanoyan
  • Ruzana the widow of Colonel Artun Vanoyan
  • Paylak Tevanyan is a member of Founding Parliament, a party which remains outside the political system
  • Supporter of the Daredevils of Sassoun or Sasna Tsrer
  • Support for the Daredevils of Sassoun in Yerevan, the Amenian capital.

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