Fifth Channel

Armen Tavadyan founded 5th Channel in 2018 through Shark LLC, of which he is the sole shareholder. The channel was established on the basis of the former Ararat TV channel.

Tavadyan led the Representation of Nagorno-Karabakh in Moscow from 1993 to 2005. He participated in the Karabakh war in the 1990s.

In 2019, Tavadyan was charged with attempting to obstruct justice in the trial of former President Robert Kocharyan. The court terminated prosecution in 2022 due to statute of limitations.

Media reports indicate Tavadyan participated in rallies supporting Kocharyan. When asked about potential conflict of interest as owner of 5th Channel, Tavadyan stated he does not interfere in the channel's professional matters.

Harutyunyan has served as Director of 5th Channel since 2018.

He has worked in media since 1993, contributing to newspapers "Ayzhm," "Iravunk," and the "Past" news service. His television career includes Deputy Executive Director at National Television of Armenia (1998), Director of "Haylur" news service at Public Television (2004-2010), and Director of News and Analytical Programs at Public Television (2016-2018). He was Editor-in-Chief of "Yerkir" daily (2010), editorial board member of "Andin" literary magazine (2013), and member of the National Commission on Television and Radio (2011-2016).

Since 2004, he has held 20% ownership in Idea-S LLC, which according to State Revenue Committee data engages in wholesale trade of perfumes and cosmetics.

Andreasyan has served as Chief Producer and Deputy Director at 5th Channel since 2018.

He studied at Yerevan State Linguistic University after V. Brusov. His career includes positions at the Administration of the President of Armenia (2001-2003), Council of Public Broadcaster as Head of Staff (2003-2013), and Ministry of Diaspora as Head of the All-Armenian Programs Department (2014-2015).