Varoujan Voskanian is a man of many talents and achievements. He is not only a prominent politician and economist but also a prolific writer and a humorist. He has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature by his friends, who appreciate his literary contributions and his unique voice.
Voskanian was born in 1958 in Craiova, Romania, to a family of Armenian origin. His grandparents were survivors of the Armenian Genocide, which took place in the Ottoman Empire in 1915. He studied commerce and mathematics at the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies and the University of Bucharest, respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. in economics in 1998.
He became involved in politics after the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which ended the communist regime. He was elected as a member of the Chamber of Deputies in 1990, representing the Union of Armenians in Romania, of which he became the president. He was also a senator from 1996 to 2000, and from 2004 to 2016. He was the leader of the Union of Right Forces, a liberal party, from 1996 to 2003 when it merged with the National Liberal Party. He served as the minister of economy and commerce from 2006 to 2008 and as the minister of economy from 2012 to 2013. He is currently a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats.
Besides his political and economic activities, Voskanian is also a passionate writer and a member of the Romanian Writers’ Union. He has published many books on various topics, such as economics, politics, history, philosophy, and theology. He has also written fiction and poetry, inspired by his Armenian heritage, his personal experiences, and his imagination. Some of his most acclaimed works are The Book of Whispers, a novel about the Armenian Genocide and its aftermath, and The Armenian Game, a collection of short stories that explore the identity and destiny of the Armenian people. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have received several awards.
Voskanian is also known for his sense of humor and his participation in the Romanian Humorists’ Association. He has written humorous essays and sketches and has performed in comedy shows and festivals. He believes that humor is a powerful weapon against oppression and injustice and a source of joy and hope.
Voskanian’s nomination for the Nobel Prize in Literature is a recognition of his literary achievements and his originality. He is one of the most prominent and influential writers in Romania and in the world. He is also a remarkable example of a person who has combined different fields and interests in his career, and who has contributed to society and the culture in various ways. He is Varoujan Voskanian, a Nobel nominee with a diverse career.
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