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Volodymyr Shkidchenko

b. 1948

Ukrainian military officer and politician

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About Volodymyr Shkidchenko

Born 1948. Volodymyr Shkidchenko is a Russian and Ukrainian military officer and politician.

Volodymyr Petrovych Shkidchenko (; born January 1, 1948) is a Ukrainian military officer, General of Army of Ukraine. Minister of Defence of Ukraine from November 12, 2001 to June 25, 2003.

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Important facts

Born
1 January 1948, Chita
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military officer, politician
Nationality
Soviet Union, Ukraine
Education
Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, M.V. Frunze Military Academy
Positions held
Minister of Defense of Ukraine
Awards
State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology; Order of the Badge of Honour; Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Medal "For Impeccable Service"; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class; Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, 3rd class; Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, 2nd class
Also known as
Volodymyr Petrovych Shkidchenko

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Volodymyr Shkidchenko?

Ukrainian military officer and politician

When was Volodymyr Shkidchenko born?

Volodymyr Shkidchenko was born on 1 January 1948 in Chita.

What is Volodymyr Shkidchenko's occupation?

Volodymyr Shkidchenko is a military officer and politician.

What nationality is Volodymyr Shkidchenko?

Volodymyr Shkidchenko is Russian and Ukrainian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Volodymyr Shkidchenko

· Wikidata: Q4524964

· DBpedia: Volodymyr Shkidchenko

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