When was Valery Shantsev born?

Valery Shantsev was born on 29 June 1947 in Kostroma Oblast.

What positions has Valery Shantsev held?

Positions held by Valery Shantsev include: Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (2005–2017).

Where did Valery Shantsev study?

Valery Shantsev was educated at Moscow State Institute of Radio-engineering Electronics and Automation.

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Valery Shantsev

Russian politician

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Valery Pavlinovich Shantsev is the former governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast from 8 August 2005, when he replaced Gennady Khodyrev until his resignation on 26 September 2017. Prior to his appointment as governor, Shantsev was the deputy mayor of Moscow. He also led Moscow's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Born: 29 June 1947 wd
Place of birth: Kostroma Oblast wd
Citizenship: Russia, Soviet Union wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: United Russia, Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Communist Party of the Soviet Union wd
Education: Moscow State Institute of Radio-engineering Electronics and Automation wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (8 August 2005 – 26 September 2017)

Awards wd

Order of Honour
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class
Medal "For Distinguished Labour"
Medal "For Labour Valour"
Order of Friendship
Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
Medal "Veteran of Labour"
Order of Honor
Order of Friendship
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class
Order of Civil Merit

Questions

When was Valery Shantsev born?: Valery Shantsev was born on 29 June 1947 in Kostroma Oblast.
What positions has Valery Shantsev held?: Positions held by Valery Shantsev include: Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (2005–2017).
Where did Valery Shantsev study?: Valery Shantsev was educated at Moscow State Institute of Radio-engineering Electronics and Automation.

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