What the Husband of an 'My Step' MP Was Doing at Karen Karapetyan's House

According to the newspaper 'Hraparak', 'You caused quite a stir with your statement regarding the spokesperson for the Minister of Economic Development and Investment being affiliated with the Republican Party (RPA). As the saying goes now, 'he is also a human being, isn't he?' Have you reconsidered your position?' we asked Gayané Abrahamyan, a member of the 'My Step' faction.

'You see, for me, the issue of values is very clear. Being affiliated with the RPA as a spokesperson, sharing that ideology, cannot fail to affect the quality of work,' she replied.

The spokesperson was no longer affiliated with the RPA, and later, they will tell you that you are a 'Soros supporter' because your NGO 'For Equal Rights' received grants; will you accept this stance? 'I have never served ideas; I implemented a program aimed at building a democratic Armenia.'

By the way, there is information that you and your husband were quite close to the RPA Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. 'We weren’t that close; it’s just that Karen Karapetyan appreciated my artist husband’s works.'

And several times, the former RPA government bought his works for a solid amount and presented them as gifts during foreign visits; can we now say you are associated with the previous 'thieves'? 'Well, no, it was simply that the artwork was valued and purchased.'

So, in your case, it’s art, while in others' it is 'anti-art'. 'You know, when my husband started working at Karen Karapetyan's house, at that time, Karen Karapetyan was the head of Gazprom and wasn’t affiliated with the RPA.' Excuse me, but what was your husband doing at their house? 'Design, painting.' A router? 'Yes, would you like me to show you?' She shows it; it’s magnificent. Now, what is the relationship like with Karen Karapetyan? 'There are no relationships.'

For more details, see today’s issue of the newspaper.