| Armenian public figure and opposition politician. Date of Birth: 16.05.1945 Country: Armenia |
A prominent figure in Armenian society and an active voice in opposition politics, this remarkable individual has a long and distinguished career in journalism, politics, and broadcasting.
Born in 1965, the individual pursued a degree in television journalism from the prestigious Kh. Abovyan Armenian Pedagogical Institute from 1984 to 1987. He later obtained a PhD in Political Science.
The individual began their journalistic career as an employee of the "Komsomolets" newspaper from 1965 to 1970. In 1987, they made a daring run for the mayor's office of Volgograd.
Throughout the 1990s, they made significant contributions to various Russian media outlets, including "Tribuna," "Rossiyskaya Gazeta," and NTV. Their investigative reporting on the "VIP" program on ABC TV's "Volgograd Page" further cemented their reputation as a sharp and fearless journalist.
In 1997, the individual founded and led the Alternative Broadcasting Network in Volgograd, a groundbreaking venture that showcased their innovative approach to media. From 2001 onward, they established and managed the media holding company ALM.
The individual's political aspirations manifested in 2003 when they ran for a seat in the Armenian parliament. Their unwavering commitment to their beliefs led them to become a candidate for the presidency of Armenia in February 2008.
In recognition of their exceptional contributions, the individual was bestowed with the Medal of Marshal I. Kh. Bagramyan by the Armenian Ministry of Defense in 2002. Their unwavering dedication to journalism earned them membership in the Union of Journalists of Armenia and the International Federation of Journalists.