# Andrey Nelidov

_Russian politician_

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> Andrey Vitalyevich Nelidov is the former Head of the Republic of Karelia in Russia. He came into power after Sergey Katanandov left office in 2010 for personal reasons, but resigned in 2012.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 12 June 1957 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Saint Petersburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Russia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; politician; statesperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425#P106))
- **Political party:** United Russia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425#P102))
- **Education:** Saint Petersburg State University of Water Communications ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425#P69))
- **Positions held:** Head of the Republic of Karelia (1 July 2010 – 22 May 2012); member of the Federation Council of Russia (7 April 2006 – 3 March 2010) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Honour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425#P166))

## Questions

**When was Andrey Nelidov born?**  
Andrey Nelidov was born on 12 June 1957 in Saint Petersburg.

**What positions has Andrey Nelidov held?**  
Positions held by Andrey Nelidov include: Head of the Republic of Karelia (2010–2012); member of the Federation Council of Russia (2006–2010).

**Where did Andrey Nelidov study?**  
Andrey Nelidov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University of Water Communications.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Andrey Nelidov](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrey_Nelidov) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q201425](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201425) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Andrey Nelidov, January 2011.jpeg by Premier.gov.ru (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Andrey_Nelidov,_January_2011.jpeg)

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