Ruben Vardanyan
Ruben Vardanyan is a prominent Armenian businessman and former government minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, known for his extensive career in finance and investment. Born in Yerevan, Armenia, he gained prominence as the head of the brokerage firm Troika Dialog and served as the president of the Skolkovo School of Management in Moscow. Vardanyan has been involved in various significant business ventures, and in 2021, Forbes estimated his net worth at $1 billion. He has been an outspoken advocate for Armenian rights, especially during the recent conflicts in Nagorno-Karabakh. In 2022, he renounced his Russian citizenship and became the head of the Nagorno-Karabakh government. Recently, he made headlines by declaring a hunger strike in protest of alleged judicial violations against him in Azerbaijan, where he has been detained following Azerbaijan's military operations in the region.
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Ruben Vardanyan, the former state minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, is also facing life imprisonment.
Суд в Баку приговорил к пожизненному сроку экс-президента Карабаха — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-05
Ruben Vardanyan is facing life imprisonment in Azerbaijan for multiple serious charges, including financing terrorism.
В Баку запросили Варданяну пожизненный срок — РБКRussia· 2025-12-18Ruben Vardanyan is a co-owner and the CEO of KAMAZ involved in the 'Atom' project.
Разработчик электромобиля «Атом» сравнил его с гаджетом — РБКRussia· 2025-06-26
Ruben Vardanyan co-founded the electric vehicle project 'Atoma' alongside Sergey Kogogin.
«Это не просто охлаждение рынка, это коллапс» — РБКRussia· 2025-06-20
Ruben Vardanyan is facing trial for serious crimes including terrorism and war crimes.
525-ci qəzet - Ruben Vardanyanın barəsində məhkəmə prosesi davam etdirilib
Azerbaijan· 2025-05-13
Ruben Vardanyan is facing trial for serious crimes including war crimes and terrorism.
525-ci qəzet - Ruben Vardanyanın məhkəməsində zərərçəkmiş şəxs: Talış kəndi istiqamətində yenicə basdırılmış 59 mina zərərsizləşdirdikAzerbaijan· 2025-04-30
Ruben Vardanyan is currently being tried by the Baku Military Court for crimes related to the aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan.
525-ci qəzet - Beynəlxalq Ədalət Məhkəməsi Ermənistanın hərbi cinayətlərdə təqsirləndirilən erməniəsilli şəxslərlə rəftarla bağlı əsassız iddialarını rədd edibAzerbaijan· 2025-04-26Ruben Vardanyan was a founder of 'Troika Dialog' and was involved in the management of the 'Vremena Goda' shopping center.
Торговый центр «Времена года» продали «Киевской площади» Года Нисанова — РБКRussia· 2025-04-11
Ruben Vardanyan was a founder of 'Troika Dialog' and managed the Romanov Property Holdings Fund that owned 'Vremena Goda'.
Торговый центр «Времена года» продали «Киевской площади» Года Нисанова — РБКRussia· 2025-04-11Ruben Vardanyan is one of Armenia's richest men, facing a possible life term in jail in Azerbaijan for war crimes.
Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind peace deal
United Kingdom· 2025-04-08
Ruben Vardanyan, the former state minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, suspended his hunger strike in an Azerbaijani prison.
Рубен Варданян приостановил голодовку в азербайджанской тюрьме — РБКRussia· 2025-03-13Ruben Vardanyan is involved in a criminal case related to serious crimes against peace and humanity.
525-ci qəzet - Ruben Vardanyanın votsapda və teleqramda apardığı gizli danışıqlar məhkəmə zalında nümayiş etdirilibAzerbaijan· 2025-03-04
Ruben Vardanyan is facing criminal charges related to serious crimes against peace and humanity in Azerbaijan.
525-ci qəzet - Ruben Vardanyanın təqsirləndirildiyi cinayət işi üzrə məhkəmə istintaqı başlayıbAzerbaijan· 2025-02-25
Ruben Vardanyan announced a hunger strike in protest against violations in the Azerbaijani court system.
Рубен Варданян объявил голодовку — РБКRussia· 2025-02-19
Ruben Vardanyan announced a hunger strike in protest against judicial violations in Azerbaijan.
Рубен Варданян объявил голодовку — РБКRussia· 2025-02-19