Zurab Revazovich Kokoyev (Russian: Зураб Ревазович Кокоев, born 14 February 1959[1]) is a South Ossetian politician and was a member of South Ossetia's parliament, where he was one of three vice-speakers, and Chairman of the Committee for construction, industry, transport and communications.[2] He is the leader of the Unity Party,[3] which is allied with former President of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity.
Zurab Revazovich Kokoyev Зураб Ревазович Кокоев | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of South Ossetia | |
| In office May 2005 – 5 July 2005 | |
| President | Eduard Kokoity |
| Preceded by | Igor Sanakoyev |
| Succeeded by | Yury Morozov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1959 Tskhinvali, South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | Unity |
Kokoyev was first deputy prime minister from October 2003 until 31 December 2005 and acting Prime Minister from May until July 2005.[1][4] Before this, he was head of the administration of Tskhinvali district since 2002.[1]
Kokoyev is married and has a daughter.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d (in Russian) Caucasian Knot: Profile of Zurab Revazovich Kokoyev (12 May 2009)
- ^ (in Russian) Ministry of Press and Mass Communications: Elected vice-speakers and committee chairpersons (23 June 2009)
- ^ (in Russian) Information about the Unity Party
- ^ Rulers.org: South Ossetia
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