This work is based on Harutyunyan’s diaries, in which he made entries over the course of several decades. Alongside purely professional notes related to his official duties, he devoted considerable attention to culture—for he was not only a connoisseur of it, but also a close friend to many prominent writers, painters, composers, and directors. He met with them frequently, assisting them in many matters.

The book focuses on these very themes and episodes, which will undoubtedly be of great interest to the reader.