Chief Editor of “Respublika Armenia” Newspaper
Date and Place of Birth: August 1, 1963, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Education/Major:
1979-1983 Yerevan State University; Department of Russian Language and Literature
1983-1985 Moscow State University; School of Journalism; Department of International Journalism
2003 (July) Regional Seminar “Public Advocacy Campaign Planning” (Open Society Institute, Tbilisi, Georgia)
2003 (September) Seminar “Rights and Duties of Public Information Offices” (Yerevan Press Club and European Regional Academy of the Caucasus, Yerevan, Armenia)
Career:
2004-present chief editor of “Respublika Armenia” newspaper
2000-2004 public relations specialist in “Capital Markets Development Project” (Funded by USAID, implemented by IBM Business Consulting Services)
1992-2003 first degree expert, translator, deputy head, advisor on public relations and web site development of Media and Public Relations Department at RA President Office
1996-1998 senior expert in public relations at RA Government Press Service
1995-1996 news editor of “Aravot” daily
1990-1992 free-lance correspondent of “Respublika Armenia” newspaper
1985-1990 editor of “Agroprom” of Armenian SSR
Membership in Journalistic Associations and Their Governing Bodies:
Since 2004 Independent Media Support Foundation, member of the Board of trustees
Prizes/Awards:
2001 Commendation Certificate from the Armenian Securities Commission
Publications: “Republic of Armenia”, “Aravot”, “Novoye Vremya” and others; scripts for TV and radio programs
Hobbies: new and interesting experience
Languages: Armenian, Russian, English, Polish
Contact Information:
Office address: 9th floor, 2 Arshakunyats str., Yerevan, Armenia
Tel. (374 10) 54 57 00
Fax: (374 10) 54 53 37
E-mail: [email protected]
