His family came from Ordu and took refugee in Abkhazia during the Armenian Genocide . He was the first secretary of the Gagra Komsomol during the Soviet period . During the War in Abkhazia , Kosyan organized the creation of the Armenian motorized infantry Bagramyan Battalion within the Abkhazian separatist army . He was praised for combat effectiveness by Abkhazian President Vladislav Ardzinba . For his services , Kosyan was awarded the Hero of Abkhazia , Order of Leon , and Medal " For Courage " honors
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Vagharshak Kosyan