Nikolay Merkushkin | |
|---|---|
| Николай Меркушкин Кола Меркушкин | |
 Merkushkin in 2014 | |
| 3rd Governor of Samara Oblast | |
| In office 10 May 2012 – 25 September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Vladimir Artyakov |
| Succeeded by | Dmitry Azarov |
| 1st Head of the Republic of Mordovia | |
| In office 22 September 1995 – 10 May 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Vasily Guslyannikov (president, 1991–93) |
| Succeeded by | Vladimir Volkov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1951 Novye Verkhissy, Insarsky District, Mordovian ASSR, RSFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Mordvin |
| Political party | United Russia |
| Spouse | Taisiya Merkushina |
| Alma mater | Mordovian State University |
| Profession | Politician |
Nikolay Ivanovich Merkushkin (Russian: Николай Иванович Меркушкин; Moksha: Кола Меркушкин; born 5 February 1951) is a Russian politician who served as Governor of Samara Oblast from 2012 to 2017 and as Head of the Republic of Mordovia from 1995 to 2012. From 24 January to 22 September 1995, he served as Chairman of the State Assembly of Mordovia.