Comments on: Top Ten Richest People in Armenia? http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/ Journalism and Photography from Armenia and the Surrounding Region Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:02:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: ANI http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-3508 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:06:04 +0100 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-3508 SHAT ENQ XNDRUM BOLOR HAY BARELAVNERIN OGNEQ MEZ MASNAKCELU HAMAHYKAKAN XAXERI YEREVANUM. FINANSAKAN PROBLEM UNENQ. XNDRUM ENQ BARI MARDIK OGNENQ MEZ SHAT ENQ XNDRUM BOLOR HAY BARELAVNERIN OGNEQ MEZ MASNAKCELU HAMAHYKAKAN XAXERI YEREVANUM. FINANSAKAN PROBLEM UNENQ. XNDRUM ENQ BARI MARDIK OGNENQ MEZ

]]> by: Onnik http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-3001 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 22:41:26 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-3001 Funny how everyone is concentrating on Hayq when they actually only reported the list being published as did other publications. Ironically, it appears as though the list is the work of someone close to Dodi Gago. <a href="http://www.armenialiberty.org/armeniareport/report/en/2006/12/13615B6E-BC83-4A41-8922-925C9822578A.asp">This from RFE/RL</a>: <blockquote>The list appeared in the first issue of a monthly publication which claims to be the Armenian version of the U.S. magazine “Forbes.” It is topped by Gagik Tsarukian, a millionaire businessman close to President Robert Kocharian. The latter holds seventh place in the rankings, followed by Sarkisian. The glossy magazine offered no financial estimates of their wealth. But according to the Yerevan daily “Haykakan Zhamanak,” it believes Tsarukian is worth $500 million and estimates Sarkisian’s assets at $150 million. [..] Incidentally, the new Armenian magazine is run by a talk show host working for a television station controlled by Tsarukian. </blockquote> Funny how everyone is concentrating on Hayq when they actually only reported the list being published as did other publications. Ironically, it appears as though the list is the work of someone close to Dodi Gago. This from RFE/RL:

The list appeared in the first issue of a monthly publication which claims to be the Armenian version of the U.S. magazine “Forbes.” It is topped by Gagik Tsarukian, a millionaire businessman close to President Robert Kocharian. The latter holds seventh place in the rankings, followed by Sarkisian.

The glossy magazine offered no financial estimates of their wealth. But according to the Yerevan daily “Haykakan Zhamanak,” it believes Tsarukian is worth $500 million and estimates Sarkisian’s assets at $150 million.

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Incidentally, the new Armenian magazine is run by a talk show host working for a television station controlled by Tsarukian.

]]> by: Myrthe http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2999 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:48:14 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2999 Hayq (Hayk) is apparently the newspaper of the ANM (HHSh) and it was relaunched again a few months ago after not having been published for a couple of years. Couldn't find much additional info online, though, other than a few snippets here and tere. I guess the absence of a website has to do with the recent relaunch. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. Hayq (Hayk) is apparently the newspaper of the ANM (HHSh) and it was relaunched again a few months ago after not having been published for a couple of years. Couldn’t find much additional info online, though, other than a few snippets here and tere. I guess the absence of a website has to do with the recent relaunch.
Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

]]> by: Onnik http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2998 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:27:18 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2998 Right, it can only be an estimate. To collect precise information would probably necesitate official investigations from the tax office and police which is unlikely to happen. Of course, theoretically, we should know how much each of these people are worth, but as you say, everything is hidden and in the shadow. Right, it can only be an estimate. To collect precise information would probably necesitate official investigations from the tax office and police which is unlikely to happen. Of course, theoretically, we should know how much each of these people are worth, but as you say, everything is hidden and in the shadow.

]]> by: Vardan http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2997 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:46:41 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2997 Personally for me, for one who lives in Armenia, this rate is absurd. Moreother I have never heard about this famous "Hayq" newspaper. Since the huge part of finances in Armenia is hidden and olso we have a "freedom of speech", when anyone can say anything without any responsibility, time by time dfferent kinds of "tops" appear. I don't understand where from they got this "top". May be they asked Armen Avetisyan? Or may be Davit Harutyunyan told them? I'm sure it is impossible to collect such information in Armenia, thats why I don't trust in this one as well as in all the others. Personally for me, for one who lives in Armenia, this rate is absurd.
Moreother I have never heard about this famous “Hayq” newspaper.

Since the huge part of finances in Armenia is hidden and olso we have a “freedom of speech”, when anyone can say anything without any responsibility, time by time dfferent kinds of “tops” appear.

I don’t understand where from they got this “top”.
May be they asked Armen Avetisyan? Or may be Davit Harutyunyan told them?

I’m sure it is impossible to collect such information in Armenia, thats why I don’t trust in this one as well as in all the others.

]]> by: Onnik http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2928 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:59:15 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2928 From today's <a href="http://www.armenialiberty.org/press/press/en/2006/12/96BFF5B2-B8D5-4241-8CE7-0610269F2941.ASP">RFE/RL Press Review</a>: <blockquote>“Aravot” reports that millionaire Samvel Aleksanian claimed to own only one car, a Russian-made Niva, in his 2005 income declaration filed with tax authorities. So did the formal owner of the Kentron TV station, Murad Guloyan. As for Gagik Tsarukian, he declared five vehicles. “But he did not mention his [Mercedes] Maibach car which is worth about half a million dollars. Another wealthy parliamentarian, Armen Danielian, claimed that his only source of income is his state salary, while admitting ownership of two expensive cars. “I acquired those cars before I was a deputy. I received both of them as gifts from my parents,” says Danielian.</blockquote> From today’s RFE/RL Press Review:

“Aravot” reports that millionaire Samvel Aleksanian claimed to own only one car, a Russian-made Niva, in his 2005 income declaration filed with tax authorities. So did the formal owner of the Kentron TV station, Murad Guloyan. As for Gagik Tsarukian, he declared five vehicles. “But he did not mention his [Mercedes] Maibach car which is worth about half a million dollars. Another wealthy parliamentarian, Armen Danielian, claimed that his only source of income is his state salary, while admitting ownership of two expensive cars. “I acquired those cars before I was a deputy. I received both of them as gifts from my parents,” says Danielian.

]]> by: Darwin Jamgochian http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2891 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:27:55 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2891 Every time I bring up the issue of corruption in Armenia, my friends tell me that it needs time to democratize. Now, 15 years years later I still see no improvement. My understanding is that the highest paid member of the Government is the president who makes approximately $1.200 a month. The Constitution of Armenia clearly states: Article 65 A Deputy may not hold any other public office, nor engage in any other paid occupation, except for scientific, educational and creative work. The compensation and guarantees for the normal functioning of a Deputy shall be prescribed by law. Every time I bring up the issue of corruption in Armenia, my friends tell me that it needs time to democratize. Now, 15 years years later I still see no improvement. My understanding is that the highest paid member of the Government is the president who makes approximately $1.200 a month. The Constitution of Armenia clearly states:

Article 65
A Deputy may not hold any other public office, nor engage in any other paid occupation, except for scientific,
educational and creative work.
The compensation and guarantees for the normal functioning of a Deputy shall be prescribed by law.

]]> by: Knarik O. Meneshian http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2881 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:05:17 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2881 How very fortunate are the top ten richest people in Armenia! I wonder, with all their wealth, have they helped the people in Kashatagh, Karabagh's Lachin area yet? The Christmas Season is here, Gentlemen of Wealth, and your fellow Armenians need your help. They need it deperately. For a moment, put yourselves in their shoes--cold, hungry, and hopeless. Open your hearts and help them! After all, it is the Season of Compassion and Charity. And helping those in need throughout the year would not be a bad idea either. How very fortunate are the top ten richest people in Armenia! I wonder, with all their wealth, have they helped the people in Kashatagh, Karabagh’s Lachin area yet?

The Christmas Season is here, Gentlemen of Wealth, and your fellow Armenians need your help. They need it deperately. For a moment, put yourselves in their shoes–cold, hungry, and hopeless. Open your hearts and help them! After all, it is the Season of Compassion and Charity. And helping those in need throughout the year would not be a bad idea either.

]]> by: g_sernaz http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2874 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 01:28:35 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2874 When one is in government it is preferable....that they cease their any business link to someone they know..... When one is in government it is preferable….that they cease their any business link to someone they know…..

]]> by: Michael http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2869 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:53:11 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2869 ", while Serge Sargsyan’s somewhere around 150 million dollars." How is this even explainable? Wasn't he a soldier a little over 10 years ago? How is he even capable of explaining his new found wealth? It just sickens me to see this list. “, while Serge Sargsyan’s somewhere around 150 million dollars.”

How is this even explainable? Wasn’t he a soldier a little over 10 years ago? How is he even capable of explaining his new found wealth? It just sickens me to see this list.

]]> by: Onnik http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2868 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:29:32 +0000 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2006/12/14/top-ten-richest-people-in-armenia/#comment-2868 <a href="http://www.armenialiberty.org/press/press/en/2006/12/2BAF4F66-30D7-49AC-BA2F-397EDFF9C256.ASP">RFE/RL's Press Review</a> also carries details of the list. <blockquote>“Hayk” says that the upcoming Armenian version of the U.S. “Forbes” magazine will publish the list of Armenia’s ten wealthiest men. Six of them are high-ranking government officials: President Robert Kocharian, Defense Minister Serzh Sarkisian, Transport and Communications Minister Andranik Manukian, Justice Minister David Harutiunian, customs chief Armen Avetisian and Yerevan Mayor Yervand Zakharian. But it is oligarch Gagik Tsarukian who tops the list. According to the paper, he is estimated to be worth between $400 million and $500 million. “Serzh Sarkisian’s fortune, according to the same source, is $150 million, while David Harutiunian is worth $75 million.” </blockquote> RFE/RL’s Press Review also carries details of the list.

“Hayk” says that the upcoming Armenian version of the U.S. “Forbes” magazine will publish the list of Armenia’s ten wealthiest men. Six of them are high-ranking government officials: President Robert Kocharian, Defense Minister Serzh Sarkisian, Transport and Communications Minister Andranik Manukian, Justice Minister David Harutiunian, customs chief Armen Avetisian and Yerevan Mayor Yervand Zakharian. But it is oligarch Gagik Tsarukian who tops the list. According to the paper, he is estimated to be worth between $400 million and $500 million. “Serzh Sarkisian’s fortune, according to the same source, is $150 million, while David Harutiunian is worth $75 million.”

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