Robert Kocharyan is an Armenian politician who served as the President of Armenia from 1998 to 2008. Born on August 31, 1954, in Stepanakert, he played a significant role in the country's politics following its independence from the Soviet Union. Before his presidency, he was the Prime Minister of Armenia and held various positions in the government. Kocharyan is known for his leadership during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, a territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan. After his presidency, he faced legal challenges and was arrested in 2018 on charges related to the 2008 post-election violence, but he has maintained a significant presence in Armenian politics.