Kazbek Kokov

Kazbek Valeryevich Kokov (Kabardian: КӀуэкӀуэ Валерэ и къуэ Къазбэч; , ; born 20 July 1973) is a Russian politician. He is head of Kabardino-Balkaria since 3 October 2019 (acting head since September 2018). He is the son of the first president of Kabardino-Balkaria, Valery Kokov.

Biography Kokov was born on 20 July 1973 in Vtoroy Lesken, which was then part of the Russian SFSR. His father was the first President of Kabardino-Balkaria, Valery Kokov. Afterward, from 1995 to 2002, he worked as Deputy General Director for the commercial and general matters of OAO Nalchiksky Halvich Plant. In addition, starting in 2002 until 2010, he has been the General Director of JSC "Kabbalkresury". In 2009 he became a Member of Parliament in Kabardino-Balkaria, which he is still part of.

Family Kokov is married to Liana Ruslanovna, who is a teacher of labor laws at the Kabardino Balkarian State University located in Nalchik. Together they have two daughters.