Vasily Katanyan
Directing
Born February 21, 1924 — Died April 30, 1999
Also known as Василий Васильевич Катанян, Vasily Katanian, Vasilij Abgarovič Katanjan
Biography
Of Armenian origin, Katanyan grew up in Tiflis (now Tbilisi). He was the director of the first Soviet panoramic film, "Spring Road" (1959). He is the son of Vasily Abgarovich Katanyan.