Valery Shantsev | |
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Валерий Шанцев | |
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| 4th Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast | |
| In office 8 August 2005 – 26 September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gennady Khodyrev |
| Succeeded by | Gleb Nikitin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 March 1947 Susanino, Kostroma Oblast |
| Political party | United Russia |
| Profession | Farmer, then Coach |
Valery Pavlinovich Shantsev (Russian: Валерий Павлинович Шанцев; born 29 June 1947) is the former governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast from 8 August 2005, when he replaced Gennady Khodyrev until his resignation on 26 September 2017.[1] Prior to his appointment as governor, Shantsev was the deputy mayor of Moscow. He also led Moscow's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- ^ (9 August 2005). Valery Shantsev Given a Shovel Archived 12 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Kommersant