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Maya Parnas
Майя Парнас
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Parnas in 2012
Prime Minister of Transnistria
Acting
In office
2 December 2015 – 23 December 2015
President Yevgeny Shevchuk
Preceded by Tatiana Turanskaya
Succeeded by Pavel Prokudin
In office
13 October 2015 – 30 November 2015
President Yevgeny Shevchuk
Preceded by Tatiana Turanskaya
Succeeded by Tatiana Turanskaya
Personal details
Born (1974-05-15) 15 May 1974 (age 51)
Tiraspol, Soviet Union
(now Transnistria)
Political party Independent

Maya Ivanovna Parnas (Russian: Майя Ивановна Парнас, Romanian: Maia Parnas) is a politician from Transnistria. She was born on May 15, 1974, in Tiraspol, which was then part of the Soviet Union and is now in Transnistria. Maya Parnas served as the temporary, or "acting," Prime Minister of Transnistria for a short time. She took over from Tatiana Turanskaya, who needed to focus on running in the 2015 elections.

Maya Parnas: A Leader in Transnistria

Maya Parnas is known for her role in the government of Transnistria. She has held important positions, showing her dedication to public service.

Early Life and Background

Maya Parnas was born and grew up in Tiraspol, the capital city of Transnistria. This region is located in Eastern Europe. Her early life in Tiraspol helped shape her path into politics.

Becoming a Temporary Leader

In 2015, Maya Parnas stepped into a very important role. She became the acting Prime Minister of Transnistria. This happened when the previous Prime Minister, Tatiana Turanskaya, needed to take a break from her duties. Ms. Turanskaya was preparing for the 2015 legislative elections, where people vote for their government representatives.

What is an Acting Prime Minister?

An "acting" leader is someone who takes charge temporarily. They fill in for the main leader when that person is away or busy. It's like a substitute teacher who takes over a class for a short time. Maya Parnas served as acting Prime Minister from December 2 to December 23, 2015. After this, a new Prime Minister, Pavel Prokudin, took over.

Transnistria: A Quick Look

Transnistria is a narrow strip of land located between the Dniester River and the border with Ukraine. It declared itself an independent country, but most other countries in the world do not officially recognize it as such. It has its own government, currency, and flag.

See also

  • Cabinet of Transnistria
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