Nikolay Mikhaylovich Volkov (; born 19 December 1951) is a Russian politician.

Childhood and education

Volkov was born in 1951 in Krasnoye village, in the Shablykinsky district of the

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Region. In 1973, Volkov graduated from a civil engineer institute in

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Politics

Volkov is the former governor of the

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. Volkov was a member of

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. Viktor Gozhy is the First vice-chairman of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast and next in the

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. The two men discussed the potential for cooperation between U.S. and JAO businessmen.

Relationship with Jewish Community

In 1997, Governor Volkov stated that he wanted, "our Jewish community to have a permanent

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and a synagogue." Concerning the Jewish community of the

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and the

Birobidzhan Synagogue The Birobidzhan Synagogue, officially the Freyd Community and Beit Menachem Synagogue in Birobidzhan, is a Chabad Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 19 Lenina Street, in the city of Birobidzhan, in the capital of the Jewish Autonomous ...

, Volkov has stated that he intends to, "support every valuable initiative maintained by our local Jewish organizations." In 2004, Volkov received an award for the category 'Regional Leader' during the 'Man of the Year 5764' Ceremony organized by the

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. This award served as recognition for, "his initiative in the revival of Jewish life in Birobidzhan and in arranging the Jewish Autonomous Oblast's 70th anniversary celebrations."

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Volkov, Nikolai 1951 births Living people Jewish Autonomous Oblast politicians People from Oryol Oblast Governors of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast United Russia politicians Members of the Federation Council of Russia (after 2000)

Childhood and education

Politics

Relationship with Jewish Community

See also

References