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Quick facts for kids Maya Parnas
Майя Парнас
Parnas in 2012
Prime Minister of Transnistria
Acting 2 December 2015 – 23 December 2015
President	Yevgeny Shevchuk
Preceded by	Tatiana Turanskaya
Succeeded by	Pavel Prokudin
Acting 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 is a politician from Transnistria. She was born on May 15, 1974, in Tiraspol, which is now part of Transnistria. She is known for serving as the acting Prime Minister of Transnistria for two short periods in 2015.

Who is Maya Parnas?

Maya Parnas is a well-known figure in Transnistrian politics. She has held several important roles in the government. Her career shows her dedication to public service in her home region.

Early Life and Background

Maya Parnas was born in Tiraspol, a city that was then part of the Soviet Union. Today, Tiraspol is the capital of Transnistria. She grew up there and later became involved in the government.

What is Transnistria?

Transnistria is a narrow strip of land located between the Dniester River and the border with Ukraine. It declared independence from Moldova in 1990. However, most countries in the world do not recognize it as an independent state. It has its own government, currency, and military.

Maya Parnas's Political Career

Maya Parnas has worked in various government positions. These roles helped her gain experience in how a country is run. Her work often involved managing different parts of the government.

Serving as Acting Prime Minister

In 2015, Maya Parnas stepped into the role of acting Prime Minister of Transnistria. An "acting" role means she temporarily took over the job. This happened when the previous Prime Minister, Tatiana Turanskaya, needed to focus on an election campaign.

Parnas served as acting Prime Minister twice in 2015:

• From October 13 to November 30, 2015.
• From December 2 to December 23, 2015.

During these times, she was responsible for leading the government. She worked under the president, Yevgeny Shevchuk. After her second acting term, Pavel Prokudin became the new Prime Minister.

Important Roles and Contributions

Throughout her career, Maya Parnas has been an independent politician. This means she does not belong to a specific political party. She has focused on her duties within the government. Her work has contributed to the administration of Transnistria.

See also

• Cabinet of Transnistria