About Valentin Shurchanov
Lived 1947 – 2020 (aged 73). Valentin Shurchanov was a Russian politician and statesperson.
Valentin Sergeyevich Shurchanov (; 19 April 1947 – 18 December 2020) was a Russian politician and journalist. He was born in Kanashsky District, Soviet Union. From 1999 to 2003 and again from 2007 until his death, Shurchanov was a member of the State Duma. He was a member of the Communist Party.
Valentin Shurchanov was Communist candidate for presidency of Chuvashia in 1997, 2001 and 2015. From 2005 to 2009 he was editor-in-chief of Pravda.
Shurchanov died from COVID-19 on 18 December 2020, in Moscow during the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. He was 73.
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Who was Valentin Shurchanov?
Russian politician (1947-2020)
When was Valentin Shurchanov born?
Valentin Shurchanov was born on 19 January 1947 in Chuvash ASSR, Kanashsky District, RSFSR, Soviet Union.
When did Valentin Shurchanov die?
Valentin Shurchanov died on 18 December 2020 in Moscow.
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Valentin Shurchanov was a politician and statesperson.
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Valentin Shurchanov was Russian.
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