Lusakert

an urban-type settlement in Nairiiskii Raion, Armenian SSR. Located on the Razdan River (a tributary of the Araks), 6 km from the Charentsavan railroad station (on the Yerevan-Sevan line). It arose in 1949 in connection with the construction of the Giumush Hydroelectric Power Plant and became a settlement in 1953. A tool-making plant was under construction in 1973.