About Merab Chigoev
Lived 1950 – 2016 (aged 65). Merab Chigoev was a Georgian politician.
Merab Ilyich Chigoev (; ; ; 15 February 1950 – 9 January 2016) was a Georgian South Ossetian politician and former Prime Minister, from August 1998 until June 2001. He was also Minister of Justice in Yury Morozov's cabinet.
Chigoev graduated from the Lomonosov Moscow State University in 1973. Chigoev was number 8 on the list, and as the party received enough votes for 8 seats, Chigoev was entitled to a seat in the Parliament of South Ossetia.
Chigoev was killed in a traffic accident in Tskhinvali on 9 January 2016. At the time of his death Chigoev was on the committee that was drafting the new Constitution of South Ossetia.
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Who was Merab Chigoev?
South Ossetia politician (1950-2016)
When was Merab Chigoev born?
Merab Chigoev was born on 15 February 1950 in Jvarisubani.
When did Merab Chigoev die?
Merab Chigoev died on 9 January 2016 in Tskhinval.
What was Merab Chigoev's occupation?
Merab Chigoev was a politician.
What nationality was Merab Chigoev?
Merab Chigoev was Georgian.
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