Arthur Yezekyan

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Artur Yezekyan, born February 6, 1966, founded Shant TV in Gyumri in 1994 and currently owns the channel with a 52% stake. The channel expanded to Yerevan in 2000, establishing nationwide reach. Beyond his media career, Yezekyan pursued politics as a candidate for the National Assembly in 1999.


The television business has become a family enterprise. Yezekyan is married with two children, Ani and Shant Yezekyan, who have followed him into the media industry as co-owners of "Shant Premium," a TV channel launched by Shant TV. Shant Yezekyan also serves as CEO of "Shant Premium" LLC, indicating the next generation's active involvement in managing the family's broadcasting operations.


 

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  • Shant Yezekyan
    Shant Yezekyan, Arthur Yezekyan's son, owns and serves as executive director of the TV channel "Shant Premium," established in 2017 as "Shant Premium" LLC. According to the 2025 beneficial owners declaration, he is now the sole owner of the company. Previously, he held a 19% stake while his sister Ani Yezekyan owned the remaining 81%.
  • Ani Yezekyan
    Ani Yezekyan, Arthur Yezekyan's daughter, previously held majority ownership of the TV channel "Shant Premium" (established in 2017 as "Shant Premium" LLC) with an 81% stake. According to the 2025 beneficial ownership declaration, ownership has transferred entirely to her brother Shant Yezekyan, who now serves as the sole owner.
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There are conflicting data regarding the founding year and founders of Shant TV. The MOM Team submitted information requests to clarify these discrepancies, but the company did not respond to the inquiry.

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  • Shant TV: founding information (Armenian)
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  • Shant TV Charter (Armenian)
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  • Shant TV: Ownership (Armenian)
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  • Shant Premium LLC: Ownership (Armenian)
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  • Shant Premium LLC Beneficial ownership declaration (Armenian)
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