Alexander Alexandrovich Volkov facts for kids
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Alexander Volkov
Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович Во́лков |
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| 1st President of the Udmurt Republic | |
| In office 3 November 2000 – 19 February 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Post Established |
| Succeeded by | Aleksandr Solovyov |
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| Born | 25 December 1951 Bryansk, RSFSR, USSR |
| Died | 20 May 2017 (aged 65) Berlin, Germany |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Political party | United Russia |
| Spouse | Nina Alexandrovna Volkova |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician |
Alexander Alexandrovich Volkov (in Udmurt and Russian: Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович Во́лков; born December 25, 1951 – died May 20, 2017) was an important politician from Russia. He served as the first President of the Udmurt Republic. This means he was the main leader of the Udmurt Republic, a region within Russia. He was in charge of the region's government and its two million citizens.
Volkov became President on November 3, 2000. He served a five-year term after winning the first presidential elections in the Udmurt Republic. These elections took place on October 15, 2000. Before becoming President, Volkov was the speaker, or leader, of the Udmurtia region's law-making group.
Alexander Volkov passed away on May 20, 2017, in Berlin, Germany. He was 65 years old and was receiving medical treatment at a clinic there.
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Who Was Alexander Volkov?
Alexander Volkov was born on December 25, 1951. His birthplace was Bryansk, a city in what was then the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). This area was part of the Soviet Union. He grew up to become a well-known politician.
Becoming President
Before becoming President, Alexander Volkov had an important role in the Udmurt Republic's government. He was the speaker of the Udmurtia Republican Legislature. This group is responsible for making laws for the region.
In 2000, the Udmurt Republic held its very first presidential elections. Alexander Volkov ran for this new position. He won the election on October 15, 2000. This made him the first person to hold the title of President of the Udmurt Republic. He officially started his term on November 3, 2000.
His Time as President
As President, Alexander Volkov was the highest-ranking official in the Udmurt Republic. His job was to lead the region and its government. He was responsible for making important decisions that affected the lives of the people living there. His term as President lasted for five years. He served until February 19, 2014.
Later Life and Passing
After his time as President, Alexander Volkov continued to be a respected figure. He passed away on May 20, 2017. He was in Berlin, Germany, at the time. He was 65 years old and was receiving medical care at a clinic.
See also
In Spanish: Aleksandr Vólkov para niños
Images for kids
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Alexander Volkov in August 2012.
