Since 1984, Armenakyan worked with the Avangard newspaper in a photo-correspondent’s capacity. During the 1988-1994 Artsakh War he took an active role in the protection of Tavush border villages as a volunteer of the Yerkrapah batallion. From then on, he collaborated with the daily Hay Zinvor (Armenian Soldier) with his photographs taken in the Armenian army and on battle lines.

Armenakyan has published his documentary series in a 1996 album called Yes mi Zarkn em ko Krvi (I am One Beat of Your Fight), which summed up many of the key moments in the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict. The photographer has been awarded several medals for his military service and bravery.

Vigen Galstyan, 2016