On November 30, 2012 the Armenia post issued a postage stamp
devoted to the Soviet designer, developer of the first Soviet nuclear and
thermonuclear ammunition, twice Hero of the Socialist Work Samvel Kocharyants
(1909-1993).
The issue is printed in mini sheet of 10 values with decorating margins. Artist: A.
Kechyan. Printing: offset. Size of stamp:
66,5 х 28 mm. Edition: 30 000 copies Printed in
printing house "Letra Viva S.A"
(Аrgentina).
Samvel Kocharyants worked on creation of the first Soviet
hydrogen bomb, developed military units of ballistic missiles, worked over jet
and high-speed fighting blocks of intercontinental ballistic missiles. It was
awarded six Lenin's Awards, October Revolution Award, he was awarded by many
Lenin, Stalin and State awards of the USSR.
