Valentin Shurchanov facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Valentin Shurchanov
Валентин Шурчанов
Member of the State Duma
In office 1999 – 2003, 2007 – 2020
Parliamentary group	CPRF
Chairman of the State Council of Chuvashia
In office 1994–1998
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Lev Kurakov
Personal details
Born	19 April 1947 Starye Shaltyamy, Kanashsky District, Chuvash ASSR, RSFSR, Soviet Union
Died	18 December 2020(2020-12-18) (aged 73) Moscow, Russia

Valentin Sergeyevich Shurchanov (Russian: Валентин Сергеевич Шурчанов) was a Russian politician and journalist. He was born on April 19, 1947, in the Kanashsky District of the Soviet Union. Shurchanov was a member of the Communist Party. He served in the State Duma, which is like the main parliament in Russia. He was a member from 1999 to 2003, and again from 2007 until his death in 2020.

Who Was Valentin Shurchanov?

Valentin Shurchanov was an important figure in Russian politics. He worked as a journalist before becoming a politician. His career showed his dedication to public service.

His Political Journey

Valentin Shurchanov held several important roles in government. From 1994 to 1998, he was the Chairman of the State Council of the Chuvash Republic. This is a key leadership position in the Chuvash Republic, a region within Russia.

He also ran for the leader of Chuvashia several times. He was a candidate in the elections of 1997, 2001, and 2015. These elections were for the position of Head of the Chuvash Republic.

A Career in Journalism

Besides his political work, Shurchanov was also a journalist. From 2005 to 2009, he was the editor-in-chief of Pravda. Pravda is a well-known newspaper in Russia. Being an editor-in-chief means he was in charge of all the news and articles published in the newspaper.

Later Years and Passing

Valentin Shurchanov passed away on December 18, 2020. He was 73 years old. He died in Moscow, Russia, during the COVID-19 pandemic. His death was caused by COVID-19.