Sergei Artemyevich Balasanyan (1902-1982).
Sergei Artemyevich Balasanyan (1902-1982), composer. Teacher of composition (1948-1982, since 1965 – professor), head of Chair of Composition (1962-1982). Merited Art Worker of the RSFSR, People`s Artist of the Tadjik SSR, Laureate of the USSR State Prize.