18 Oct 2021 10:00
30 years ago
Levon Ter-Petrosian, 46, who previously was Armenian Supreme Court chairman, was officially elected Armenian president, CEC head Robert Amiryan said on national TV. Gagik Arutyunyan became Armenian vice-president.
According to the final data, the voter turnout was 70%. Ter-Petrosian got support from 83% of those who cast their ballots. Next came National Self-Determination movement leader Paruyar Airikyan with slightly more than 7% of votes. The actor Sos Sarkisyan came third with just over 4%.
Levon Ter-Petrosian officially elected Armenian president
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Levon Ter-Petrosian, 46, who previously was Armenian Supreme Court chairman, was officially elected Armenian president, CEC head Robert Amiryan said on national TV. Gagik Arutyunyan became Armenian vice-president.
According to the final data, the voter turnout was 70%. Ter-Petrosian got support from 83% of those who cast their ballots. Next came National Self-Determination movement leader Paruyar Airikyan with slightly more than 7% of votes. The actor Sos Sarkisyan came third with just over 4%.