Armenian billionaire in Russia wants to become president of Armenia

The former owner of the Russian investment company Troika Dialogue, the billionaire Ruben Vardanyan intends to start a political career, he stated this in an interview with RBC.

According to Vardanyan, he answers such questions in short “yes.” Businessman noted that now he is looking for answers to questions that relate to the development of Armenia. “These are all questions that go beyond me as a businessman and go beyond the usual everyday life. In this sense, of course, I’m in politics,” said Vardanyan.

Commenting on the presidential ambitions, the billionaire said that it was too difficult to manage the country, which was in the “very serious condition”, can only “analogic person.” Now there is a question about the preservation of Armenia as an independent state: “Yes, I am going to Armenian politics … The country is in a very serious condition. The real future is completely unclear. Society is completely split. And in this sense, it is necessary to take responsibility to themselves. be very bold and risky man. “

“I always say if the elite that is consolidated and together considers that this is the right decision to be president, or another, any decision is possible because I am ready to be a shoemaker for my nation, and a cleaner, and supervisor, “said Vardanyan in an interview.

He added that in the question, head the country or not, the answer for him is very simple: “If I took responsibility that I am one of those who are ready to be responsible for the future of Armenia, including this I So, it should be ready for any position and on any position that can be like this, and maybe completely different. ” “For example, ambassador in Guatemala, if it is important for Armenia,” added Vardanyan.