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Was born in Yerevan. Graduated from Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan and has postgraduate degree. Since 1996 she has been a soloist at National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Al. Spendiaryan. Has performed a few starring opera roles, such as – “Anush” (Anush) by A. Tigranyan, “Arshak II” (Olimpia) by T. Chukhajyan, “La Traviata” (Violetta) by G. Verdi, “Harch” (Harch) by A. Babayan. Has performed with Ohan Duryan's symphonic orchestra, the symphonic and chamber orchestras of the opera and with the French ensemble “Gzeremia”. Has been recorded in the movie “The Hole Virgin Mary”, filmed by the Government of Iran. Since 1990 she has also been the soloist of “Sharakan” ensemble. Has recorded three laserDiscs, one of which was released by the American company “Celestial Harmonies” and won the prize for “Best album of spiritual songs”. She has 30 records in the ''Golden" Fund of Public Radio of Armenia with “Sharakan” ensemble and by Ohan Duryan's piano accompaniment. Since 1998 she has been teaching at Komitas State Conservatory in the department of classical singing. She has published 5 scientific articles. In 2004 she was awarded the Grand Prize, The Golden Cup and a diploma at the Internatonal competition-festival, held in North Korea. She was awarded the “Fridtjof Nansen” Commemorative Gold Medal, as well as received the Literature and Art award “New Golden Age”. She had solo-concerts in Italy, France, Austria, Slovenia, Syria, India, Georgia, Ukraine, North Korea, Kharabakh. Honored artist of Republic of Armenia (since 2015), Professor (Doctor) (since 2016).