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Vladimir Gurko

1862 – 1927

Russian politician

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Lived 1862 – 1927 (aged 64). Vladimir Gurko was a Russian politician.

Vladimir Iosifovich Gurko (; December 12, 1862 in Tsarskoye Selo – February 18, 1927 in Paris) was a Russian government official and a member of the Russian Assembly.

Life He was the son of Iosif Gurko. His brother was general Vasily Gurko.

He graduated from Moscow University, and worked in the State Chancellery of the Ministry of Interior. In 1906, he became Assistant Minister of Interior, and worked with ministers Pyotr Durnovo and Pyotr Stolypin. In 1906 he and the businessman Eric Lidval were involved in the Gurko-Lidval corruption affair.

In 1909 he was elected a member of Tver zemstvo assembly. He campaigned for the position of Tver Marshal of Nobility, but lost. In 1912 Gurko was elected Member of State Council by the Tver zemstvo and joined its right-wing group.

He opposed the 1917 revolution and left Russia afterwards.

He represented the State Unity Council at the Jassy Conference.

He wrote detailed memoirs, which were published by Stanford University.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Positions held
Member of the State Council of the Russian Empire
Awards
Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
Also known as
Vladimir Iosifovich Gurko

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vladimir Gurko?

Russian politician (1862–1927)

When was Vladimir Gurko born?

Vladimir Gurko was born on 30 November 1862 in Pushkin.

When did Vladimir Gurko die?

Vladimir Gurko died on 18 February 1927 in Paris.

What was Vladimir Gurko's occupation?

Vladimir Gurko was a politician.

What nationality was Vladimir Gurko?

Vladimir Gurko was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vladimir Gurko

· Wikidata: Q4152419

· DBpedia: Vladimir Gurko

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