Armenian brandy technologist - Margar Sedrakyan

Brandy maker Margar Sedrakyan became the founder of a new technology of brandy production in the Soviet Union, created the most famous Armenian brandies, even of an intensity that did not freeze from the polar cold. Both polar explorers and heads of state liked the brandy stronger than usual.  Armenian brandy was recognized as a worthy rival of the French. The author, an orphan boy who somehow survived the genocide, was also recognized.