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Vladimir Kolesnikov

b. 1948

Russian politician

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About Vladimir Kolesnikov

Born 1948. Vladimir Kolesnikov is a Russian politician and lawyer.

Vladimir Ilyich Kolesnikov (, born 14 May 1948) is a Russian lawyer and politician.

Early life and education Kolesnikov was born in Gudauta, Abkhaz ASSR, Soviet Union.

Career Between 1995 and 2000 he was a First Deputy Interior Minister of Russia. He served as the acting minister in September 1996, when Minister Anatoly Kulikov was on vacation. From 23 April 2002 until 7 July 2006, he was a Deputy Prosecutor General of Russia under Vladimir Ustinov. Since 19 July 2006, he has been a Deputy Justice Minister of Russia.

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Important facts

Born

14 May 1948, Gudauta

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Politician, lawyer

Nationality

Russia

Education

Rostov State University, Academy of Management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia

Positions held

Member of the State Duma, First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

Awards

Order of Honour; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Medal "For excellent service in the protection of public order"; Order of Friendship; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"; Honoured Jurist of the Russian Federation; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 2nd class; Order "For Personal Courage"; Russian Federation Government Certificate of Honour; Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude

Also known as

Vladimir Ilyich Kolesnikov

People in Vladimir Kolesnikov's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vladimir Kolesnikov?

Russian politician

When was Vladimir Kolesnikov born?

Vladimir Kolesnikov was born on 14 May 1948 in Gudauta.

What is Vladimir Kolesnikov's occupation?

Vladimir Kolesnikov is a politician and lawyer.

What nationality is Vladimir Kolesnikov?

Vladimir Kolesnikov is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vladimir Kolesnikov

· Wikidata: Q4227759

· DBpedia: Vladimir Kolesnikov

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