Artur Janibekyan

Founder-Chairman

Is the founding chairman of “Cultural Renaissance” and “Intellectual Renaissance” foundations.   He has conceived the “Traditional Armenian Music Treasury” project, implemented by the “Cultural Renaissance” foundation, whereas the “Intellectual Renaissance” supports “Wikimedia Armenia” and promotes the advancement of Armenian intellectual potential. 

He is the founder and the chief producer of the Comedy Club Production and the head of the entertainment channels of the "Gazprom-Media Holding" JSC sub holding. Arthur Janibekyan is the initiator and the sponsor of a number of cultural and educational programs which are being implemented in Armenia. He holds professional seminars at the “Skolkovo” management school in Moscow.

Thanks to his efforts, the renovation of the “St. Hakob” basilica, as well as the construction of the “St. Narek” chapel were carried out in the Vardenis region. In 2013, he acquired a priceless 16th century copy of the "Book of Lamentations" by Grigor Narekatsi and donated it to the Scientific Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts named after Mesrop Mashtots.

For his work, Arthur Janibekyan received several awards both in Armenia and abroad. In 2007 he won the GQ “Men of the Year” award. In 20152 and 2016, he received the prestigious award of the “Russian Media Manager of the year”. In 2016, he was awarded with a First Class medal for his service to the motherland.

Presently he manages the entertainment TV channels of the “Gazprom Media” holding. He is the initiator and sponsor of putting up two statues in Yerevan: “The Eternity Of Life” by Davit Yerevantsi and “Men ” by Davit Minasyan.

The most important factor for the survival of any nation, is the preservation of national identity and culture. The realization of this proof, in itself, has made the base to interfere in the successional country- devoted task.

The propagation of his activities in the Russian Union has never alienated him to his country. Moreover, his numerous steps are the proof of his great love and devotion to his country.

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