Nikolay Mikhaylovich Volkov (Russian: Николай Михайлович Волков; born 19 December 1951) is a Russian politician.
Nikolay Volkov | |
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Николай Волков | |
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| Russian Federation Senator from the Jewish Autonomous Oblast | |
| In office 3 March 2010 – 22 September 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Igor Glukhovsky |
| Succeeded by | Rostislav Goldstein |
| 1st Governor of Jewish Autonomous Oblast | |
| In office 26 October 1991 – 25 February 2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Vinnikov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nikolay Mikhaylovich Volkov 19 December 1951 Krasnoye, Shablykinsky District, Oryol Oblast, RSFSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | United Russia[1] |
Childhood and education
editVolkov was born in 1951 in Krasnoye village, in the Shablykinsky district of the Oryol Region. In 1973, Volkov graduated from a civil engineer institute in Odessa.[2]
Politics
editVolkov is the former governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast.[3] Volkov was a member of Our Home - Russia.[4] Viktor Gozhy is the First vice-chairman of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast and next in the line of succession after Volkov.[5] In 2006, Volkov met with an American consul general, who also met with representatives of the JAO's Jewish community and visited Birobidzhan Synagogue. The two men discussed the potential for cooperation between U.S. and JAO businessmen.[6]
Relationship with Jewish Community
editIn 1997, Governor Volkov stated that he wanted, "our Jewish community to have a permanent rabbi and a synagogue."[7]
Concerning the Jewish community of the oblast and the Birobidzhan Synagogue, Volkov has stated that he intends to, "support every valuable initiative maintained by our local Jewish organizations."[8][9]
In 2004, Volkov received an award for the category 'Regional Leader' during the 'Man of the Year 5764' Ceremony organized by the Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS. This award served as recognition for, "his initiative in the revival of Jewish life in Birobidzhan and in arranging the Jewish Autonomous Oblast's 70th anniversary celebrations."[8]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "State Symbols". eao.ru. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
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- ^ "State Symbols". eao.ru. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ "Consul General Conducts Outreach Visit to Jewish Autonomous Oblast". Archived from the original on 22 September 2006. Retrieved 4 September 2007.
- ^ "Officials of Russian Jewish region say they want to help Jewish life thrive". jewishsf.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ a b "FJC | News | Governor Voices Support for Growing Far East Jewish Community". Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ^ "A Jewish revival in Birobidzhan?". Archived from the original on 10 May 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2011.